Henri Meyer

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Not to be confused with Henri Horace Meyer (1810–1870), the French dramatist

Jacques Meyer, known as Henri Meyer and Reyem (6 March 1841, in

caricaturist and illustrator; best known for his work with the publishing firm of Hetzel, where he produced engravings for the works of Jules Verne
.

Among his most notable illustrations may be mentioned those for Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen by Verne and The Indian Frontier by Lucien Biart [fr], as well as major works by Thérèse Bentzon and Thomas Mayne Reid. He also designed numerous illustrations for periodicals; including a large number of covers for the Supplément illustré of Le Petit Journal, which were engraved by Fortuné Méaulle.

He was named a Chevalier in the

Legion of Honor in 1884.[3]

His son, who went by the name Jan-Méjan, was also a designer and illustrator.

Selected works

References

  1. ^ Archives de Paris, acte de mariage n°626 dressé au 4e arrondissement le 22/07/1869, vue 19 / 31[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Archives du Val-de-Marne, acte de décès n°30, vue 83 / 137
  3. ^ Base Léonore

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