Juana de Arco

Overview

The story explains the life of Joan of Arc with historical accuracy and simplicity. This album is one of the most recognized of the genre, originally published in French but quickly influencing the United States. The innovation ranges from the adaptation of printing techniques of the time, the naturalness of the figures, to the composition and sequencing of the unlikely scenes.

Author Biography

Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel was a painter and illustrator, famous for his work on his children's books, which had a great impact on many countries. Joan of Arc is his most well-known work.