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Marjane Satrapi — Persepolis (Original Book Art, page 64)
Marjane Satrapi

Persepolis (Original Book Art, page 64)

2000

Marjane Satrapi's page 64 from her groundbreaking graphic novel Persepolis, rendered in ink on paper in 2000. This autobiographical work uses black-and-white comics to chronicle the author's childhood during the Iranian Revolution and her experiences in both Iran and Europe. The distinctive minimalist style combines personal narrative with political commentary, making it a seminal work in graphic literature.

Medium
ink on paper

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Persepolis II

April 13, 2023

Estimate: $4,000$6,000

Lot 21

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Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis (Original Book Art, page 64), 2000

Marjane Satrapi's page 64 from her groundbreaking graphic novel Persepolis, rendered in ink on paper in 2000. This autobiographical work uses black-and-white comics to chronicle the author's childhood during the Iranian Revolution and her experiences in both Iran and Europe. The distinctive minimalist style combines personal narrative with political commentary, making it a seminal work in graphic literature.

Medium
ink on paper
Year
2000
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Bold, Autobiography, Political, Iranian, Graphic Novel, Social Commentary, Narrative, Ink on Paper, Contemporary

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