Dulieu, Jean - 1 Original drawing - Paulus de Boskabouter - Paulus en zijn vriendje (begin jaren 1950)

Jan van Oort (1921 - 2006) designed during World War II the comic character Paulus the Boskapouter, whose adventures from 1946 were published in Het Vrije Volk. Van Oort called himself "Jean Dulieu" (the French translation of "Jan van Oort").
Beyond the 8,000 newspaper publications, Paulus appeared in color in a large number of magazines and children's books (translated and published in many countries). The watercolors Dulieu created for this are each small works of art.

Dulieu was a versatile, multifaceted and virtuoso artist whose skill and talent kept pace with his pursuit of perfection. Jean Dulieu received many prizes for his work and is counted among the "Big Three": Marten Toonder, Hans G. Kresse and Jean Dulieu.
Jan van Oort (1921 - 2006) designed during World War II the comic character Paulus the Boskabouter, whose adventures from 1946 were published in Het Vrije Volk. Van Oort called himself "Jean Dulieu" (the French translation of "Jan van Oort").
Ultimately, between 1946 and 1984, with gaps, some 8,000 daily strips were created. In addition to those newspaper publications, Paulus appeared in color in a large number of magazines and children's books (translated and published in many countries). Jean Dulieu received many prizes for his work and is counted among the "Big Three": Marten Toonder, Hans G. Kresse and Jean Dulieu.

This lot contains a beautiful, large (8x6 cm) and very finely worked drawing that was ever published. It is very early work from Paulus. Take a look at the virtuosity in the drawn and the very refined linework. Dulieu was unique with such refined linework. Exquisitely and virtuoso with pen. The mimics, the composition....., only the greatest can do this.

The artwork is signed top left.

The drawing will be packed with maximum care and sent to the new owner by registered post.