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Georges Pichard, a notable French erotic artist (January 17, 1920 – June 7, 2003), is recognized for his illustrations of the Indian classic on the art of love. Born in Paris, he studied at the École des Arts Appliquées and began his career in advertising after World War II. In 1956, he published his first cartoon strip, featuring a character named Miss Mimi, in La Semaine de Suzette. In the early 1960s, Pichard collaborated with Jacques Lob on superhero parodies, including Ténébrax, which first appeared in Chouchou and later in Linus. He also worked on Submerman, serialized in Pilote magazine, before moving away from family-friendly comics. His partnership with Danie Dubos led to the daring Lolly-strip in 1966, followed by their foray into erotic comics with Blanche Épiphanie in 1968, which challenged societal norms and drew public attention. Pichard's style evolved to feature tall, voluptuous female characters with gothic makeup. His work continued to push moral boundaries, particularly with the controversial Paulette series, serialized in Charlie Mensuel starting in 1970, which attracted criticism from right-wing politicians. He later collaborated with Danie Dubos on Caroline Choléra in 1975.By 1977, Pichard's explicit content led to a ban on his works in bookshops and kiosks, including the publication of Marie-Gabrielle de Saint-Eutrope. His less scrutinized works include collaborations with science-fiction author Jean-Pierre Andrevon, such as La Reserve and Édouard, both published in Charlie Mensuel. Toward the end of his career, Pichard adapted classic erotic literature, including works by Guillaume Apollinaire, Vatsyayana, Pierre Louÿs, Denis Diderot, and Émile Zola.