Babar the Elephant Art Print by Jean de Brunhoff (1930s)

A vintage children’s book illustration wall art print reproducing Jean de Brunhoff’s 1930s Babar bath-time scene, with an elephant and storybook theme.

This reproduction features white, grey and yellow tones with an elephant theme. Produced using giclée printing on quality 200gsm art paper, it has a matte finish.

A Babar storybook scene for your home

Bring a connection with classic children’s literature into your home with this reproduction of a 1930s Babar bath-time illustration by Jean de Brunhoff. The familiar elephant character makes it a personal choice for a nursery, reading nook or family gallery wall. Choose it as a reminder of a favourite childhood story or introduce it into a collection of vintage book illustrations.

About the artwork

De Brunhoff created Histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant in 1931. This bath-time subject connects the character with an everyday domestic occasion, offering a storybook theme that can sit naturally near a shelf of children’s books. The named illustrator and 1930s setting give the print a specific identity beyond a general elephant poster.

Create a welcoming reading corner

Imagine displaying Babar near a comfortable chair, with soft cushions, warm wooden shelves and a small collection of favourite stories close at hand. The elephant subject can become a starting point for conversation during shared reading time or a familiar companion in a room used by the whole family. The recorded white, grey and yellow palette provides a starting point for coordinating textiles or companion prints in related tones.

A smaller format can join an existing collection, while a larger print gives the storybook subject a more prominent place. Pairing it with other animal illustrations creates a shared theme without requiring every artwork to come from the same book or artist. For someone who remembers Babar fondly, it can also make a thoughtful gift with a clear literary connection.

Pair it with

For a broader animal-themed gallery wall, pair Babar with Cecil Aldin’s Westie portrait (1912) and his Cocker Spaniel portrait (1928). Add Joseph Patterson Sims’s Dog Breeds Map (1933) to bring a different kind of animal illustration into a reading nook or family gallery wall.

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