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Philippe Druillet - Urm Le Fou Page 34

Artist: Philippe Druillet (All)

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Philippe Druillet - Urm Le Fou Page 34 Comic Art

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Title:	Philippe Druillet - Urm Le Fou Page 34
Artist:	Philippe Druillet (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	8,258
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	60
Added to Site:	8/23/2013
Comic Art Archive:	Yragael Urm Issue: [nn] Page: 34 View

Description

I am not sure of the definition of a "grail" page, but I think this must have something to do with the level of emotion you get when watching a piece. And, if that is the case, then this one definitely qualifies for me...
It has been hanging on my (various) wall(s) for decades and I still stop by frequently to let myself drown in the incredible d�tails of this page.

At the turn of the 70's, Philippe Druillet exploded on the French Comic scene, like a meteor crashing down from the skies. His stories, his perspectives, his architectures were mind-blowing. I could go on like this forever : everything about him was larger than time and space... even his boards! Yes, I know, I had to make do with a photograph because I still have to find a scanner that will do justice to that page (a massive 36x25", no less...).

And look at the incredibly ornate mask on the first panel, or the unholy crowd surrounding the evil magician on the third panel... Even the lettering is hand-crafted!

This page, from the story Urm Le Fou, was originally published in France in 1975 and illustrates for me what is the true golden age of Philippe Druillet.

Note: until I can post a proper scan, I have added a picture of the page as it appeared in print...

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	Al Simpleton ( 1 )
Joined:	August 2013
Last Login:	September 2025
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Eric F
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/1/2013

Magnifique !

Alexandre Collection
Member Since 2010

Posted on 9/8/2013

Druillet has created an amazing lyric word and has re-invented the art of fantasy and science-fiction. There is no doubt : each page of this period is a grail page. Congrats and thanks for sharing this treasure !.. if on day you want to let this one go, please let me know!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 9/8/2013

Alexandre Collection wrote:

If it happens, I'll let you know, Alexandre, but don't hold your breath, it's not in my plans at all!

Morg' N'Thorg
Member Since 2010

Posted on 9/10/2013

Une petite merveille que cette planche!

Jerry C.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/5/2013

Somptueux!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/5/2013

Jerry C. wrote:

Somptueux!

Merci J�r�me !

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/5/2013

Wow. It is a great thing to have a published Druillet page but to have such a great one is a real feat. I can only imagine how brilliant it is in person.

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/5/2013

Jeff Singh wrote:

Wow. It is a great thing to have a published Druillet page but to have such a great one is a real feat. I can only imagine how brilliant it is in person.

Thank you Jeff! Actually this is the very first original art piece I've had. I was (and still is) so much in awe of it that it took me years to consider the idea that it could turn out to be the cornerstone of a collection! I have to find a way to post a correct scan: the myriad intracacies are a joy to behold and there is enough of the pencil work visible to see how detailed it is and what choices Druillet made when inking. Interestingly, I recently chanced upon an interview of his at this period where he said that one page took him up to four days of work... I must say I'm not surprised at all!!!

Julian Ross
Member Since 2008

Posted on 10/6/2013

oui effectivement c'est un graal, imposant en plus

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 10/6/2013

Julian Ross wrote:

oui effectivement c'est un graal, imposant en plus

Merci Julian !

Johan Tudts
Member Since 2008

Posted on 11/24/2013

Awesome Druillet piece, huge congratz ! +++

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 11/24/2013

Johan Tudts wrote:

Awesome Druillet piece, huge congratz ! +++

Thanks Johan! This page is truly one of my pride and joys!

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/25/2013

a damned holy grail page....congratulation...

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 12/25/2013

Mario B. wrote:

a damned holy grail page....congratulation...

Thanks Mario... and happy Xmas!

Eric E
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/25/2013

Superbe page d'un des meilleurs albums de Druillet. F�licitations !

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 12/25/2013

Eric E wrote:

Superbe page d'un des meilleurs albums de Druillet. F�licitations !

Merci Eric ! M�me si j'ai continu� � aimer ce qu'a fait Druillet par la suite, j'ai une pr�f�rence tr�s marqu�e pour son oeuvre des ann�es 70, un moment o�, pour moi, il parvenait � lier d'incroyables exp�rimentations graphiques avec une finition tr�s l�ch�e, finition qui a peu � peu laiss� la place quand son trait hyper-dynamique a fini par prendre le dessus...

Aaron N.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/5/2014

Unbelievable. Give it to me now.

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/5/2014

Aaron N. wrote:

Unbelievable. Give it to me now.

Thank you Aaron! As much as I like to please, I'm afraid I'll keep that one for... as long as I can, probably! Given that, your own collection also contains some real gems!!!

Mark N.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/5/2015

I could not imagine a more gorgeous Druillet page . . .

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 12/12/2015

Mark N. wrote:

I could not imagine a more gorgeous Druillet page . . .

Thanks Mark! Actually, I've seen a few Druillet pages from that era around, but this is still the ONE for me!...

Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/2/2016

Gorgeous Druillet page - a great representative page.

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/3/2016

Suat Tong Ng wrote:

Gorgeous Druillet page - a great representative page.

Thanks! This period of Druillet is indelebly stamped in my heart and eyes!...

Roger K.
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator

Posted on 2/17/2016

Simply jaw-dropping! I can't imagine what this must look like in person. I imagine you would just stare at it for hours.

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/18/2016

Roger K. wrote:

Simply jaw-dropping! I can't imagine what this must look like in person. I imagine you would just stare at it for hours.

Thanks Roger! Yes, I do stare at it regularly! Unfortunately, the picture I posted doesn't do it justice, but I just cannot find a device large enough to accomodate this very large art piece. So, until I do, you'll have to take my word for it!...

benjaaman benjaaman
Member Since 2013

Posted on 5/13/2016

Incredible interior page. AWESOME

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 5/15/2016

benjaaman benjaaman wrote:

Incredible interior page. AWESOME

Thanks for your appreciation!

Dadako Dadako
Member Since 2010

Posted on 7/28/2016

..One of the most exquisite pieces in your gallery, Al.. I don't want to put any pressure you, but I'm sure that all cafers await a better picture to appreciate all the details on this marvel!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 7/28/2016

Dadako Dadako wrote:

..One of the most exquisite pieces in your gallery, Al.. I don't want to put any pressure you, but I'm sure that all cafers await a better picture to appreciate all the details on this marvel!

Thanks Alessio! I know my pix is an embarassment, but I still have to find a scanner that can be used on a piece of this size... But I keep trying!

Dadako Dadako
Member Since 2010

Posted on 7/29/2016

Al Simpleton wrote:

Thanks Alessio! I know my pix is an embarassment, but I still have to find a scanner that can be used on a piece of this size... But I keep trying!

..Take all time, my friend.. And thank you for share with us ! : )

Dadako Dadako
Member Since 2010

Posted on 12/10/2016

..Just Splendid!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 12/10/2016

Ah ah! Thanks Alessio, this is more like it...

Red Raven
Member Since 2012

Posted on 1/9/2017

simply marvelous, love master druillet !!!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/29/2017

Red Raven wrote:

simply marvelous, love master druillet !!!

Thanks Adom! Druillet keeps rocking hard these days, but I still prefer his earlier work... Something about the telluric shock he gave me then...

Marc W
Member Since 2014

Posted on 8/16/2017

This is perfection! You have a great collection, very significant!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 8/20/2017

Marc W wrote:

This is perfection! You have a great collection, very significant!

Thanks for your appreciation, Marc! Reading comic books brought me so many joys, I find collecting comic art is the ultimate thrill in that domain... Glad you like my approach to it!

Nicolaj Borch
Member Since 2012

Posted on 2/3/2018

Wonderful page...The two big panels are just amazing!

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 2/3/2018

Nicolaj Borch wrote:

Wonderful page...The two big panels are just amazing!

Thanks Nicolaj! Two out of three ain�t bad!

Jean Andre Macchini
Member Since 2006

Posted on 2/26/2018

Splendide ! Druillet au meilleur de sa forme !

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 3/1/2018

Jean Andre Macchini wrote:

Splendide ! Druillet au meilleur de sa forme !

Merci Jean-André ! C’est également ma période préférée...

Mark N.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 7/28/2018

Mon Dieu! That is one heck of a Druillet example, and a gorgeous jewel in your collection.

Jean Andre Macchini
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/23/2018