Au Bois de Boulogne par Maurice Beaubourg

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comic strip sketch

comic strip

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personal sketchbook

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illustrative and welcoming imagery

visual diary

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storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

graphic novel art

This cover illustration by Théophile Alexandre Steinlen for the 1896 book "La Saison au Bois de Boulogne" by Maurice Beaubourg depicts a group of fashionable Parisians in a wooded park. The book's title is prominently displayed at the top of the cover, along with a humorous image of a nude figure in the upper right corner. The style of the illustration is characteristic of Art Nouveau and is known for its decorative lines and bold colors, making this a striking and captivating cover for a humorous novel.