Marie-Gabrielle de Saint-Eutrope #2

Published by Glénat in 1981, this hardcover album from Georges Pichard sends Marie-Gabrielle into an exotic Oriental setting, as the richly embossed gold-on-burgundy cover makes immediately clear. The cover artwork — rendered entirely in elegant gold line work — depicts a veiled, bejeweled woman reclining amid ornate vessels and lush floral motifs, with a crescent moon floating beside her, setting a sensuous and atmospheric tone. Pichard's distinctive illustrative style gives the whole package the feel of a treasured antique volume, making this second album a visually striking addition to the series.