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PIERRE LE-TAN (1950-2019)
"Eccentrics of the world: A Survey by Pierre Le-Tan." Published in Horizon Magazine, circa 1970. Pen and ink on paper. 12 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches, taped to 15 x 20-inch sheet, with overlay.

12 humorous panels, each depicting a different character with their eccentricities such as "Wanda del Vault only talked to eggs" and "George Mercier fed his paintings."

Pierre Le-Tan was a celebrated French illustrator, painter, and designer known for his distinctive style of intricate linework and sense of nostalgia. Le-Tan gained prominence in the 1970s with his illustrations for renowned publications such as The New Yorker, Vogue, and The New York Times. His work was highly sought after for book covers, advertisements, and editorial illustrations, establishing him as a prominent figure in the world of commercial art.


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