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Brunhoff, Jean de, 1899-1937

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Drawing Babar: Early Drafts and Watercolors

From stories told by his wife to their young son came the fanciful world of Babar the Elephant, and seven decades later they remain popular tales. After the death of Jean de Brunhoff, the mantle was taken up by his son Laurent de Brunhoff, who continued illustrating tales of Babar's many journeys and adventures. Recently, The Morgan Library & Museum decided to offer an exhibit of early drafts and...

https://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/drawing-babar?id=4