Georges Remi (Hergé) — Bust

French

This bust portrays Georges Remi, better known as Hergé, the creator of Tintin and a pivotal figure in European comics. Inspired by the author’s most iconic photograph, the portrait captures his calm, thoughtful visage—marked by an attentive expression and understated elegance.

The sculpture embodies the graphic rigor that defines Hergé’s work: clean, well-defined volumes, clear and precise forms, and a harmonious balance between simplicity and precision. Much like the “ligne claire” style he popularized, the contours are structured yet legible, lending the face an intellectual, timeless presence.

Through this bust, we evoke the spirit of the creator—a methodical storyteller with a deep passion for research and visual narrative, whose works have left an indelible mark on collective imagination and the history of the ninth art.

English

This bust depicts Georges Remi, better known as Hergé, the creator of Tintin and a major figure in European comics. Inspired by the author’s most iconic photograph, the portrait highlights his calm, thoughtful face—marked by an attentive expression and understated elegance.

The sculpture reflects the graphic rigor that defines Hergé’s work: clean, well‑defined volumes, clear and precise forms, and a balance between simplicity and precision. Much like the “ligne claire” style he popularized, the features are structured and legible, giving the face an intellectual, timeless presence.

Through this bust, we evoke the spirit of the creator—a methodical storyteller devoted to research and visual narration, whose albums have permanently shaped collective imagination and the history of the comic art form.