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André Devambez
The Life of André Devambez André Victor Édouard Devambez was a French painter and illustrator born on 26 May 1867. The son of an engraver, he received private lessons from Gabriel Guay and Jules Lefebvre before studying at the École des Beaux-Arts under Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant and Gustave Boulanger. In 1890, he was awarded the Prix de Rome, allowing him to study at the Villa Médicis in Rome for five years. Devambez’s career includ
ed several prestigious roles: Professor at the École des Beaux-Arts, where he headed the painting section from 1929 to 1937 and opened the atelier to women students. Member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, elected to Seat #9 in 1937. Official painter of the French Ministry of Aviation, appointed in 1934. Commander of the French Legion of Honor. Artistic Subjects and Achievements Devambez is known for his whimsical illustrations for c…