Louis Legrand

For other people named Louis Legrand, see Louis Legrand (disambiguation).
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand
Louis Legrand auto portrait
Born(1863-09-29)29 September 1863
Dijon, France
Died1951(1951-00-00) (aged 87–88)
Known foraquatint engraving, painting
Notable work"Prostitution", "Naturalism"
MovementErotic art, post-Impressionism
AwardsLégion d'honneur
PatronsGustave Pellet

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand (29 September 1863 – 1951) was a French artist, known especially for his aquatint engravings, which were sometimes erotic. He was awarded the Légion d'honneur for his work in 1906.

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