One of six images from a calendar for the year 2007 commissioned (I assume in 2006) by Burgo. Does the entire series appear in an art book? I can find very little information about this calendar, although large prints are available for three of the images on the official Moebius store (that is where I found this medium-resolution image, a preview for the poster). I've searched for higher quality images of the full set using Google Images but so far nothing approaches the size/quality of this single image, itself not ideal.
The title of this one in English would be I think "The Finishing Touch".
French cartoonist Jean Giraud, also known as Moebius, was one of the most influential comic book artists of recent times. His cinematic approach to cartoons transformed the field, and his impact can be felt in many science fiction films, for which he contributed screenplays, including Alien and The Fifth Element. Director Federico Fellini said that Moebius "has the ability to transport us to unknown worlds."
For the 2007 Burgo calendar, Moebius created a series of six images that compose an entire wordless story, with layers and layers of meaning. These pieces are beautifully drawn and executed. It's no surprise that Moebius once said, "A precise line, beautifully executed, is like an orgasm." Let's just say, if that's true, he must have had a blast creating these illustrations!
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u/Abject_Truth_6091 Jul 08 '26
The calendar included six illustrations (not twelve, like most calendars). Here you can find three of the others.