**early life and training** louis binet (draughtsman), a renowned french painter, draughtsman, illustrator, and engraver, was born in paris in 1744. as a pupil of beauvarlet, binet's artistic foundation was laid under the tutelage of this esteemed artist. **collaborations and notable works** binet is notably recognized for his extensive work with restif de la bretonne, for whom he illustrated several books, including la malédiction pat…