Paul-Émile Bécat

(French, 1885–1960)

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Paul-Émile Bécat was a French painter and printmaker best known for his erotic illustrations. Becat’s prolific oeuvre was most often rendered in drypoint, the printmaking technique in which images are needled onto copper plates, resulting in uniquely delicate lines. He was born on February 2, 1885 in Paris, France and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts under François Flameng and Gabriel Ferrier. He became a respected portraitist of French writers, and in 1913 he exhibited at the Salon de Paris before traveling extensively in Africa, later being awarded first prize in the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1920. Later in his career, he came to specialize in erotic art, becoming well known for his pastel-hued, explicit images. He illustrated around 100 books, including works by Voltaire, Diderot, Baudelaire, and Verlaine. He died January 1, 1960 in Paris, France.

Paul-Émile Bécat (49 results)

Pierre Louys. Les Chansons de Bilitis

Paul-Émile Bécat

Pierre Louys. Les Chansons de Bilitis

Sale Date: April 27, 2024

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Pierre Louys. Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1943

Paul-Émile Bécat

Pierre Louys. Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1943

Sale Date: September 29, 2023

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Pierre Louys. Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1943

Paul-Émile Bécat

Pierre Louys. Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1943

Sale Date: September 29, 2023

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Recumbent Nude in the Artist's Studio, 1938

Paul-Émile Bécat

Recumbent Nude in the Artist's Studio, 1938

Sale Date: July 20, 2023

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A reclining nude with an attendant, 1939

Paul-Émile Bécat

A reclining nude with an attendant, 1939

Sale Date: July 8, 2020

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MARCHÉ À SAINT-LOUIS, SÉNÉGAL

Paul-Émile Bécat

MARCHÉ À SAINT-LOUIS, SÉNÉGAL

Sale Date: July 1, 2019

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Rapides du Congo, 1933

Paul-Émile Bécat

Rapides du Congo, 1933

Sale Date: April 25, 2019

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Les barques rouges, 1933

Paul-Émile Bécat

Les barques rouges, 1933

Sale Date: April 3, 2016

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Métisse et son enfant

Paul-Émile Bécat

Métisse et son enfant

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Mademoiselle Kani, 1935

Paul-Émile Bécat

Mademoiselle Kani, 1935

Sale Date: May 22, 2015

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Mademoiselle Aceta, 1935

Paul-Émile Bécat

Mademoiselle Aceta, 1935

Sale Date: May 22, 2015

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Couple

Paul-Émile Bécat

Sale Date: November 5, 2014

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Jeune femme au corsage fleuri

Paul-Émile Bécat

Jeune femme au corsage fleuri

Sale Date: November 5, 2014

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Toi et moi (bk w/66 works)

Paul-Émile Bécat

Toi et moi (bk w/66 works)

Sale Date: May 21, 2014

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La Liseuse, 1929

Paul-Émile Bécat

La Liseuse, 1929

Sale Date: November 30, 2013

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Les ragionamenti - l'Arétin (4 preparatory..., 1950

Paul-Émile Bécat

Les ragionamenti - l'Arétin (4 preparatory..., 1950

Sale Date: December 15, 2011

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Lac Ezanga (Gabon), 1933

Paul-Émile Bécat

Lac Ezanga (Gabon), 1933

Sale Date: May 21, 2011

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Spaddy (bk by Jean Gras w/12 works), 1938

Paul-Émile Bécat

Spaddy (bk by Jean Gras w/12 works), 1938

Sale Date: December 3, 2009

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8 Images avec leur texte (8 works), 1932

Paul-Émile Bécat

8 Images avec leur texte (8 works), 1932

Sale Date: December 3, 2009

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Le séducteur (bk by Gérard de Houville w/20...

Paul-Émile Bécat

Le séducteur (bk by Gérard de Houville w/20...

Sale Date: October 17, 2009

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Les Bains de Bade (bk by René Boylesve w/14...

Paul-Émile Bécat

Les Bains de Bade (bk by René Boylesve w/14...

Sale Date: October 17, 2009

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Babingas, 1933

Paul-Émile Bécat

Babingas, 1933

Sale Date: June 23, 2009

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Le parfum des Iles Borromées (bk by René..., 1933

Paul-Émile Bécat

Le parfum des Iles Borromées (bk by René..., 1933

Sale Date: June 20, 2008

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Babingas, 1933

Paul-Émile Bécat

Babingas, 1933

Sale Date: June 24, 2008

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