François Batet was born in Barcelona on 1921. Before devoting himself to painting on the theme of the 30s, the legendary "Roaring Twenties" and this from 1977, he abandonded his long career as an illustrator -including Hachette, Gautier-Languereau, France-Soir, France Dimanche, Confidences - and became known in Spain by drawing the famous "El Coyote" until 1951.
