Maurice Pommier

Maurice Pommier (1946) was born in Peyrat-de-Bellac, and currently resides in Évreux where for many years he worked as a postal worker.  He embarked on his artistic career at the age of 40, unveiling his dual ability as an author and illustrator with Whale Hunters (Gallimard, 1986). He worked for many years with Pierre Marchand, the visionary founder of Gallimard Jeunesse, as an author and illustrator. Maurice specialises in architectural and documentary illustration, capturing the essence of the sea, traditional crafts, and nature in his artistic portfolio.