PIERRE FALKE
French illustrator (1884-1947)
Biography:
Pierre Falké was born in Paris in 1884. He was well-known for his humoristic drawings in newspapers in magazines, such as Le Crapouillot. He soon became a good illustrator. After taking part in some expeditions; he specialized himself in maritime views. He has illustrated more than 60 books.
Works illustrated by pierre Falké:
Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Paul et Virignie, Roseraie, 1927.
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoé, Jonquière, 1926.
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables, Delagrave, 1938.
Rudyard Kipling, Le Livre de la Jungle , Bruxelles, Nord, 1934.
Charles Perrault, Contes, Au Sans Pareil, 1928.
Jules Renard, Poil de Carotte, Bruxelles, Nord, 1928.