René Dejean

1926–1999 (age 73)

Biography

René Dejean was a French illustrator whose artistic talents contributed to the visual culture of twentieth-century France. His work in illustration demonstrated skill and creativity during a dynamic period for French art and design.

Dejean's career as an illustrator left an imprint on French artistic traditions. He was interred in the Cemetery of Croix-Rousse, a significant burial ground in Lyon, honoring his contributions to the arts.

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