FRANQUIN

ANDRÉ FRANQUIN SPIROU AND FANTASIO Dupuis Original illustration created in 1971. Signed. India ink on paper 10.6 × 14.2 cm (4.17 × 5.59 in.) Each of Franquin's drawings is exciting, a little solo of virtuosity, graphic intelligence and technique. With two constants: observation and pleasure. Observation in the drawing of this jacket, which is probably a real model, with its zipper whose rack is made of pizzicati to great effect. The ink-drenched line on the lapel captures the leather effect of the suit, which contrasts with the groom's costume, an effect that Franquin enjoys. A mischievous wink at Spip behind the tree. But the highlight is the graphic knot formed by the character's legs. No one, except Franquin, would bother with this difficulty.