Fifteen drawings, 1941-1942, by Jacques Laudy, probably intended as illustrations for an unpublished edition of `Kidnapped`; with 23 original Christmas cards, c.1959-1992.

Collection

Identifier: Acc.13291

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Drawings, 1941-1942, and original Christmas cards, c.1959-1992, by Jacques Laudy (1907-1993).

The Belgian comic artist Jacques Laudy was one of the artists who worked on the early Tintin series with Hergé and others. Laudy was never as well-known as his Tintin contemporaries Hergé and Jacobs, but he worked as a painter and illustrator throughout a long and productive life.

The National Library of Scotland acquired these drawings at auction because they were evidently intended as illustrations for an edition, presumably unpublished, of Kidnapped. Laudy did draw a comic-book version of the novel, published as `David Balfour` (Den Haag, 1980), but the drawings are quite different. A copy of `David Balfour` was bought as part of this lot.

Dates

Creation: 1941-1992

Creator

Laudy, Jacques, comic book artist, 1907-1993 (Artist, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

0.02 Linear metres (3 files)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

1. Drawings

2. Christmas cards.

3. Proofs of three illustrations for `Les Rues d’Edimbourg`

Other Finding Aids

Inventory by Sally Harrower

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, Lyon and Turnbull, 7 September 2011, lot 199.2 November 2011

Appraisal

Everything bought is retained, though the published volume (`David Balfour` (Den Haag, 1980)), was transferred to the printed collection (NLS ref: HB6.211.12.42).