André Dignimont
(1891-1965)

Est né à Paris en 1891. Artiste prolifique français, graveur, dessinateur et illustrateur pendant plus de quatre décennies. En tant qu´artiste de peinture à eau, il incorpora le stylo à encre et la gouache ce qui, de part son propre style, le différenciait. Il cherchait à reprendre l´art de l´illustration. Dignimont exposa dans plusieurs Salons et Galeries, et illustra plus de cinquante livres. Il dessina aussi pour l´Opéra de Paris et la Comédie Française. Il fut honoré Chevalier de la Légion d´Honneur. Dignimont est décédé à Paris en 1965.
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André Dignimont was born in Paris in 1891. He was a French prolific artist, engraver, drawer and illustrator for more than four decades. As a watercolor artist, he incorporated pen ink and gouache that became very distinct as a style of his own. He sought to revive the art of illustration. Dignimont exhibited in many Salons and Galeries, and also illustrated more than fifty books. Also designed for the Paris Opera and the Comédie Francaise. He was awarded Knight of the Legion of Honor. Dignimont died in Paris in 1965.
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