Meyer, Henri (1841-99)

Creator details

Name
Meyer, Henri (1841-99)
Nationality
French
Biography
Henri Meyer (1841-1899) was a French artist and illustrator known for his contributions to the field of printmaking. Born in Paris, Meyer began his career as a lithographer, working for various newspapers and magazines. He later became a prolific illustrator, creating images for books, posters, and advertisements. Meyer's work was characterized by its attention to detail and its ability to capture the essence of a scene or subject. He was particularly skilled at creating images of landscapes, cityscapes, and historical events. His illustrations were widely popular and were reproduced in numerous publications throughout Europe and the United States. In addition to his work as an illustrator, Meyer was also a respected painter and printmaker. He exhibited his work at the Paris Salon and other prestigious venues, and his paintings and prints are now held in collections around the world. Meyer died in Paris in 1899, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and influential artwork.

Assets (192 in total)

The Royal Cake, or The Western Empires sharing China between them, 1898 (litho)
The Royal Cake, or The Western Empires sharing China between them, 1898 (litho)
View of Bangkok, from 'Le Petit Journal', 12th August 1893 (coloured engraving)
Caricature of Francesco Crispi (1818-1901) and the defeat of the Italian invading army at the siege of Makalle, Ethiopia. cover of 'Le Petit Journal', 9th February 1896 (colour litho)
The French Flag Entering Abomey, from 'Le Petit Journal', 10th December 1892 (coloured engraving)
Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) juggling bags of English money, from 'Le Petit Journal', 19th August 1893 (coloured engraving)
The Olympic Games in Athens, from 'Le Petit Journal', 26th April 1896 (coloured engraving)
The Corsican Bandit, Jacques Bellacoscia, Surrendering to the Police, from 'Le Petit Journal', 16th July 1892 (colour litho)
Great Britain depicted as the 'Protector' of Egypt, cartoon from 'Le Petit Journal', 11th February 1893 (colour litho)
Portrait of Alexandre Dumas pere (1802-1870) Cover page of “The Illustrous Journal” of 1883 - Drawing by Henri Meyer (1844-1899)
Dahomeans on the Champs de Mars, illustration from 'Le Petit Journal', 22th April 1893 (coloured engraving)
Li Hung-Chang, vice king of Petchili and ambassador of China is an engraving by H. Meyer illustrating the Chinese diplomat's trip in Paris, extracted from the illustrated supplement of the Petit Journal, on July 26, 1896

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