Singh, Jeff :: European Art - Franco/Belgian

Barbarella by J-C Forest

Artists: Jean-Claude Forest (All) , Jean Claude Forest (All)

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Title:	Barbarella by J-C Forest
Artist:	Jean-Claude Forest (All)
Artist:	Jean Claude Forest (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,816
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	2/12/2020
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Description

This early Barbarella page by Jean-Claude Forest was published in 1964 in V Magazine which originally serialized the series starting in 1962. This was then collected and part of the first Tome of Barbarella and later saw reprinting several times including in early editions of Heavy Metal in English. The comic was originally considered scandalous because of the sexuality involved but later became associated with the sexual revolution of the 60's and women's liberation. Barbarella is now an icon and her influence is wide sweeping and part of popular culture having inspired movies, plays and serving as inspiration for music (Duran Duran is named after a Barbarella character among other references by other bands). I have always been drawn to the loose, stylistic approach taken by Forest and others of this genre like Gigi as it fit the sci-fi themes and monochrome printing well. Although rather large, this page is not as big as some of the later pages in this series which I understand can be poster sized or larger. I am very happy to add this landmark page to my humble collection of European masters.

I have had another nice Forest illustration from V in my collection that has been framed and hanging in our bedroom for years. You can find it in this same gallery.

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	Jeff Singh ( 7 ) Premium Gallery Owner
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Last Login:	September 2025
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Country:	CANADA
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/12/2020

Yet another magnificent piece added to the Singh Comic Art Museum :) Congrats and thanks for sharing!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/12/2020

A Barbarella page is a rare gem, indeed! Congrats for your finding this great example from an iconic strip!

CIRO SCOGNAMIGLIO
Member Since 2009

Posted on 2/12/2020

Museum piece!!!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/13/2020

Worth the price of admission if only to see that dude nonchalantly cupping Barbarella's left boob in the last panel.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 3/11/2020

Amazing! Never seen one of these pages before! Congats!

Max Comic Box .
Member Since 2006

Posted on 3/12/2020

I love this! Great piece!

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