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Crafty
1840–1906
A witty French writer and illustrator, this 19th-century creator built a lively reputation with books about horses, hunting, and Parisian life. Writing and drawing under the pen name “Crafty,” he brought humor and sharp observation to scenes of sport and society.
1 Audiobook
A travers Paris
by Crafty
About the author
Born Victor Eugène Géruzez in Paris on May 24, 1840, he worked under the pen name Crafty. He became known as a French comic writer and illustrator, especially for books centered on horses, riding, and hunting on horseback.
His work mixed caricature, social observation, and a clear affection for equestrian culture. Titles associated with him include Paris à cheval and À travers Paris, both of which show his interest in the rhythms, manners, and amusements of 19th-century French life.
Crafty died on May 26, 1906, in Saint-Martin-de-Nigelles. I wasn’t able to confirm a suitable portrait image from the sources I checked, so no profile image is included here.