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

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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.

Paper, printing and finish

This product is a reproduction, not an original 1930s illustration or a page taken from an original book. It is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper, offering a matte paper surface for your chosen display. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black wooden frame and white mount. Consider the available wall space and nearby furniture before choosing your size.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black wooden frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

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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