Jean Effel, Model Project, Original Signed Drawing

In every bookstore, for a better life, original model drawn by Jean Effel, signed, 30 cm x 20 cm, dated 1972 on the back.

Jean Effel and his Marianne: a symbol of humanity and freedom. Jean Effel, whose real name was François Lejeune (1908–1982), was a French illustrator, painter, and caricaturist, famous for his humanist commitment and his style, both simple and striking. He is best known for creating a series of drawings entitled "The Creation of the World," in which he revisits the great biblical and mythological narratives with humor and poetry.

Among his most emblematic works is his Marianne, symbol of the French Republic. Effel drew several versions of Marianne, often depicted with gentle, maternal features, embodying liberty, peace, and fraternity. His Marianne in a miniskirt, far removed from warlike clichés, is a calming, almost universal figure, reflecting his ideal of a united and supportive humanity.

Jean Effel left his mark on his era with his socially engaged art, blending social satire with a humanist message. His Marianne remains, even today, a powerful image of the Republic, reminding us that freedom can also be combined with gentleness and hope.