La femme assise

François Schuiten and Benoît Peeters' La femme assise is a single-issue graphic novel from French publisher Albin Michel, published in 1981. A quiet, enigmatic work, it follows a woman seated in a park, her stillness becoming a lens for observing the world around her. This early collaboration between the celebrated duo—best known for their Les Cités obscures series—already showcases their signature blend of meticulous architecture, philosophical mood, and subtle surrealism. Though brief, it's a meaningful entry in their shared oeuvre, revealing the contemplative roots of their later, more sprawling narratives.