Hugo Pratt

(Italian, 1927–1995)

Hugo Pratt was an Italian comic book artist best known for his stark, realistic renderings and combination of rich prose with historical facts. Widely celebrated for popular series such as Corto Maltese and Gli scorpioni del deserto, Pratt's comic books were often full of rich research and were set in locations referencing real cultural events, notably including the colonial wars in Africa and World War II. Born on June 15, 1927 in Rimini, Italy, he grew up in Venice in a cosmopolitan milieu before fleeing to Ethiopia to escape the growing fascism of Mussolini’s regime. His cartoons were characterized by his deft hand and quick, confident brushwork, quickly establishing himself as an indelible figure in the comic book canon. After his death in Grandvaux, Switzerland on August 20, 1995 at the age of 68, Pratt was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, and his works have received numerous awards including the 1974 Prix Saint-Michel, the 1981 Angoulême Festival Elle Award, and the 1996 Max & Moritz Prize.

Hugo Pratt Artworks

Hugo Pratt (739 results)
Sans titre, 1961–1962

Hugo Pratt

Sans titre, 1961–1962

Sale Date: April 5, 2014

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J'avais un rendez-vous, vertige graphic, 1994

Hugo Pratt

J'avais un rendez-vous, vertige graphic, 1994

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Corto Maltese, 1989

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese, 1989

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Jesuite Joe, pl.23, 1980

Hugo Pratt

Jesuite Joe, pl.23, 1980

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La Macumba du Gringo, pl.25, 1977

Hugo Pratt

La Macumba du Gringo, pl.25, 1977

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Ernie Pike

Hugo Pratt

Ernie Pike

Sale Date: April 10, 2014

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Corto Maltese

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese

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Corto Maltese, 1981

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese, 1981

Sale Date: March 29, 2014

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Farewell Ladies (portfolio)

Hugo Pratt

Farewell Ladies (portfolio)

Sale Date: February 23, 2014

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Tango (2 works)

Hugo Pratt

Tango (2 works)

Sale Date: November 16, 2013

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Corto maltese - N°1, 1971

Hugo Pratt

Corto maltese - N°1, 1971

Sale Date: November 16, 2013

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Sergen Kirk, pour la couverture de Pidala ! Se...

Hugo Pratt

Sergen Kirk, pour la couverture de Pidala ! Se...

Sale Date: October 27, 2013

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Generale Custer, 1970

Hugo Pratt

Generale Custer, 1970

Sale Date: October 19, 2013

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Sans titre

Hugo Pratt

Sans titre

Sale Date: October 25, 2013

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CORTO MALTESE T1L. Edition originale Publicness.

Hugo Pratt

CORTO MALTESE T1L. Edition originale Publicness.

Sale Date: October 12, 2013

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Brr..Brrr...;.! The British Winter's Grenadiers

Hugo Pratt

Brr..Brrr...;.! The British Winter's Grenadiers

Sale Date: July 18, 2013

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Corto Maltese, portfolio Farewell Ladies

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese, portfolio Farewell Ladies

Sale Date: June 30, 2013

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Corto Maltese, portfolio Corto en Cordoba

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese, portfolio Corto en Cordoba

Sale Date: June 30, 2013

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Corto Maltese - La maison, 1986

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese - La maison, 1986

Sale Date: June 16, 2013

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Corto Maltese - La maison, 1986

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese - La maison, 1986

Sale Date: June 16, 2013

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Corto Maltese - Fable de Venise, 1981

Hugo Pratt

Corto Maltese - Fable de Venise, 1981

Sale Date: June 16, 2013

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Mû (portfolio of 9), 1993

Hugo Pratt

Mû (portfolio of 9), 1993

Sale Date: June 16, 2013

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Al Kitab Al-Bulhan Astrologia (portfolio of..., 1990

Hugo Pratt

Al Kitab Al-Bulhan Astrologia (portfolio of..., 1990

Sale Date: June 16, 2013

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Farewell Ladies (portfolio of 10), 1986

Hugo Pratt

Farewell Ladies (portfolio of 10), 1986

Sale Date: June 16, 2013

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