Biographie
Louis Alexandre Despeyroux, born July 16, 1881 in Cahors, is a French writer and graphic artist, known under the pseudonym LA Montal. He is distinguished by his illustrations and literary works, notably his poems and illustrated books.
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After his debut as a writer, Louis Alexandre Despeyroux devoted himself primarily to illustration, developing a refined graphic style. His collection of poemsPrayers to Myotis(1921) and his illustrated workParis, the city of a hundred faces(1948) are among his most notable contributions.
In 1924, he represented France with his poemOn the peaksand his novelArcamba, consolidating his literary and artistic reputation. Throughout his career, he explored the interaction between text and image, bringing a poetic sensibility to his illustrations. He died on October 1, 1972, in Épinay-sur-Orge, leaving a rich legacy in the field of illustration and French literature.
