G. FERY French ATHLETE Olympic MEDAL 400m c1920 CABROL
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Gaston Féry (1900-?) was a French athlete who competed mainly in the 400 meters. He was champion of France in that event six times from 1919-1925, was on the French Olympic teams for 1920 and 1924, winning a bronze medal in 1920. This card is part of an important series of Cabrol caricatures of prominent sports figures of first part of the 19th century.Gaston Féry (1900-?) était athlete francais dans le course 400 metres. Il était champion de france dans cet évenément six fois entre 1919-1925. En plus il a fait parti d'équipe français olympique de 1920 (gagnant le médaille bronze) et 1924. Cette carte postale fait parti d'une série importante de Cabrol caricatures de personnages sportifs vers 1920 d'Europe. Raoul Cabrol (1895-1956) was the indisputable master of distorted satirical design, with astonishing technique. His works appeared in numerous illustrated publications, including "Ruy Blas," "Le Rire," "Le Cri de Paris," "La Vie Ouvrière," and "Regards." Considered by professionals as the best French caricaturist. Raoul CABROL: "Caricaturiste de gauche, maître incontestable de la déformation satirique. Époustouflant de technicité" (Dico Solo). Expose aux Humoristes et au Satire. Il travailla pour de nombreux journaux illustrés : "Ruy Blas", "Le Rire", "Le Cri de Paris", "La Vie Ouvrière", "Regards", etc ... Considéré par tous
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