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French engraving — Bayard, Emile Antoine

 

Emile - Antoine Bayard (2 November 1837 - 6 December 1891) was a French Painter, draughtsman, illustrator, engraver.
Born in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Seine-et-Marne. A student of Léon Cogniet, he is known for his illustration of Cosette from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.