Henri Théophile Hildibrand

Henri Théophile Hildibrand (19 June 1824, Paris - 13 August 1897, Pacy-sur-Eure)[1] was a French wood-engraver; primarily for the firms of Hetzel and Hachette.

He studied engraving at the "Atelier ABL",[2] founded in 1832 by British wood-engraver John Andrew, Jean Best (1808–1879), and Isidore Leloir (born c.1803) to create vignettes for Le Magasin pittoresque.

In 1845, he was one of a group of printmakers that composed over 200 illustrations for "Mysteries of the Inquisition, and other secret societies of Spain" by "Victor De Féréal" (a pseudonym).

He also worked with the publishing firm of Hetzel; notably on illustrations for the novels of Jules Verne.

Some of his works also appeared in periodicals, such as Le Tour du monde, where many of his wood-engravings were based on photographs (via drawings); notably those of Émile Gsell.