Gianni Benvenuti
Gianni Benvenuti | |
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| Born | Giovanni Benvenuti 26 June 1926 |
| Died | 15 September 2005 (aged 79) |
| Alma mater | Vittorio Veneto Scientific Lyceum University of Milan (architecture) |
| Years active | 1950s to 2005 |
| Known for | painting, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, cartooning |
| Spouse | Elfie Harris |
Giovanni "Gianni" Benvenuti (26 June 1926 – 15 September 2005), commonly known as Benvenuti, was an Italian artist whose career spanned multiple decades and diverse art forms, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, and cartooning. His work earned recognition across Europe and the United States. He is best known for his work as an illustrator of children's books, having done illustrations for classics such as Grimms' Fairy Tales, Winnie the Pooh, and Mother Goose.