Colman, Stéphane - 1 Original preliminary page - Billy the Cat

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An original preliminary pencil layout for page 19 of the Billy the Cat series by Colman, Stéphane, measuring 32 × 48 cm.

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Description from the seller

We offer a rare and immersive workshop piece for fans of the Franco-Belgian comics creation process: the original complete preliminary sketch (layout) for page 19 of a Billy the Cat album.

Drawn entirely in pencil on architect/animation translucent paper by the artist Colman Stéphane, this rare document reveals the raw energy, motion study, and the entire narrative construction of the artist before the inking stage. The page features, with a lot of humor and dynamism, the famous cat Billy and the other iconic animals of the series in a sequence of visual gags.

Artwork features:
Artist: Colman Stéphane

Series: Billy the Cat.

Nature of the object: Original rough sketch and layout (unique production piece).

Page 19.

Support / Technique: Graphite pencil on vintage technical tracing paper. You can discern construction lines, hand-lettered dialogue balloons by the author, and framing notes (movement arrows at the bottom right).

Dimensions: Standard workshop-format working size (approximately 30 x 42 cm).

Seller's Story

The Akilon company specializes in comic books and collectible miniatures. Our Store is located in Gembloux in Belgium
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We offer a rare and immersive workshop piece for fans of the Franco-Belgian comics creation process: the original complete preliminary sketch (layout) for page 19 of a Billy the Cat album.

Drawn entirely in pencil on architect/animation translucent paper by the artist Colman Stéphane, this rare document reveals the raw energy, motion study, and the entire narrative construction of the artist before the inking stage. The page features, with a lot of humor and dynamism, the famous cat Billy and the other iconic animals of the series in a sequence of visual gags.

Artwork features:
Artist: Colman Stéphane

Series: Billy the Cat.

Nature of the object: Original rough sketch and layout (unique production piece).

Page 19.

Support / Technique: Graphite pencil on vintage technical tracing paper. You can discern construction lines, hand-lettered dialogue balloons by the author, and framing notes (movement arrows at the bottom right).

Dimensions: Standard workshop-format working size (approximately 30 x 42 cm).

Seller's Story

The Akilon company specializes in comic books and collectible miniatures. Our Store is located in Gembloux in Belgium
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Details

Item
Original preliminary page
Number of objects
1
Series
Billy the Cat
Condition
Good condition
Artist
Colman, Stéphane
Width
32 cm
Height
48 cm
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
99.55%
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