Alfred Grévin

Alfred Grévin
Born(1827-01-28)28 January 1827
Épineuil, France
Died5 May 1892(1892-05-05) (aged 65)
Saint-Mandé, France
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Alfred Grévin (French pronunciation: [alfʁɛd ɡʁevɛ̃]; 28 January 1827 – 5 May 1892) was a 19th-century caricaturist, best known during his lifetime for his caricature silhouettes of contemporary Parisian women. He was also a sculptor, cartoonist, and designed costumes and sets for popular theater.

He founded with journalist Arthur Meyer the Musée Grévin, a waxwork museum.

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