Raymond Peynet was a French cartoonist who was born in Paris and died in Mougins (Alpes-Maritimes). He is known for having created the couple of lovers in 1942 which he represented through a variety of mediums, including ceramics, posters, jewelry, postcards, and postage stamps. In 1987, Raymond Peynet was promoted Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Rosenthal GmbH is a German manufacturer of porcelain products and other household goods. The original firm was founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria. Since 2009, Rosenthal has been owned by the Italian company Sambonet Paderno Industrie.