Le peintre hors-la-loi #[nn]

Frantz Duchazeau's Le Peintre Hors-la-Loi announces itself with striking confidence: a gaunt, sharp-eyed figure in a vivid red coat and tricorn hat levels a sword toward the viewer, set against a spare, sketch-like background of period architecture. The bold contrast between that scarlet coat and the muted tones surrounding it gives the cover an immediate, theatrical energy. Published by Casterman in 2021, this volume looks to be a gripping blend of historical atmosphere and outlaw drama.