Barb - 08,
Circa 1960
Barberousse
Fine Art Drawings : ink, paper
24.5 x 32.5 x 0.3 cm 9.6 x 12.8 x 0.1 inch
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Hand-signed by artist
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24.5 x 32.5 x 0.3 cm 9.6 x 12.8 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: France
Matthey Collection: Sold with the passe-partout
This black and white illustration of Barbarossa, created in ink, captures both the humor and the narrative sense of a scene of children's play.
In the center, a large, finely detailed tree forms the focal point, around which two young animals are playing a game of hide-and-seek.
On the left, one of them exclaims joyfully upon discovering his comrade, while the other, mischievously, tries to hide further behind the trunk.
The fluid and expressive lines of the drawing evoke the lightness and freshness of childhood, while a handwritten phrase placed under the image adds a narrative touch, reinforcing the humor of the scene.
Signed by the artist, the work exudes a gentle nostalgia, recalling the simplicity of children's games and the beauty of fleeting moments of friendship and shared laughter.
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Barberousse, whose real name was Philippe Josse (1920-2010), was a prominent French illustrator and cartoonist of the 20th century. Active in the Resistance, where he acquired his pseudonym in reference to his distinctive beard, he embarked on a prolific career in print media after the war. His animal-themed style, imbued with mischief and tenderness, was embodied in iconic characters such as Minizup the mouse and Matouvu the cat, who delighted readers for decades. Winner of the Carrizey Prize in 1949, he extended his talent to public television (ORTF) by creating the cult children's series (90 episodes) and participating in the satirical program.
An eclectic artist, Barberousse also distinguished himself in advertising (winning the Prix de l'Affiche for Printemps department stores), music illustration (record covers for Luis Mariano), and institutional art, creating works for the Princely Family of Monaco and the Vatican. His legacy lives on through his albums (1964) and television creations, demonstrating a talent that blended humor, poetry, and social observation with timeless elegance.
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