About Job

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Jacques Marie Gaston de Breville, Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville
  • Biography

    Jacques Onfroy de Bréville, known as Job, was a French cartoonist, caricaturist, and illustrator born in Bar-le-Duc in 1858 and passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1931. He was best known for his work as a cartoonist, contributing to major newspapers and as an illustrator, particularly excelling in children's history books. Job's detailed illustrations, often with texts by Georges Montorgueil, focused on the nation's heroes like Napoleon and Murat, captivating generations of children. Despite his father's initial objections, Job pursued his artistic career after a military interlude, showcasing his talent for precision and patriotism in his artwork. His notable books include "Murat," "Le Grand Napoléon des petits enfants," and "Les Gourmand...

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