The Art of Dying (L'Art de mourir)
Written by Raule. Art by Philippe Berthet.
A Paris detective follows a troubling death into the art world of Barcelona.
Overview
Philippe Martin travels to Barcelona after the apparent suicide of Emma, an art historian linked to a youthful friend of Picasso. The case draws private history into a professional inquiry. Dargaud published the album in 2018.
Why It Matters
The story’s hook lies in the gap between an official explanation and what the people around Emma know. Art history gives the investigation its particular trail.
Genre & Themes
European detective noir and art-world mystery meet in a one-volume story.
Art & Visual Identity
Berthet’s composed line and David’s color give Paris and Barcelona distinct moods while keeping character reactions central.
Read This If You Like
- Art-world mysteries
- European crime travel
- One-shot noir