GIBRAT Lot n° 14

JEAN-PIERRE GIBRAT MATTÉO Sixième époque (1939-1940) (T.6), Futuropolis 2022 Amélie, première prise, original illustration published as a bookplate in the album's first edition. Signed. Watercolor and acrylic inks on paper 26.5 × 37.8 cm (10.43 × 14.88 in.) This illustration was originally published in the top edition of Mattéo's sixth period. The character appeared in a full-bleed background - a decoration added later by the artist. What is Amélie thinking, with her mischievous look? You'd think she was a model on a photo shoot, pausing between shots. "It's as if she only lets a small percentage of what she's thinking show through," adds Jean-Pierre Gibrat. Amélie would pass for a warrior, if her smile and the red cross on her armband, echoed on her musette bag, didn't soften the harsh image of her belt, cartridge belt and khaki overalls - not to mention the ammunition box that serves as her seat...