Été 1981 - KG Management

A pink ashtray holds a smoking cigarette next to a seashell, two dice, and a framed line drawing of a nude torso. The illustration features a light cream background with scattered black star icons and cross-hatched shading.

A woman with curly hair lies face-down on a bed, wearing pink underwear. She is in a room with blue curtains, pink walls decorated with framed art, and a stack of books nearby. Through the window, a sunny view of an apartment building and a pine tree is visible.

A line-art illustration shows a globe centered above a square picture of a sailboat. Arranged around them are three smooth stones, a starfish, and stylized star icons against a blue cross-hatched background.

Two people kiss while sitting inside a giant open seashell floating in the ocean. Three seagulls fly in the bright blue sky above the water, while a starfish, stones, lemon peels, and a condom wrapper rest on the sand in the foreground.

A still life illustration features a bearded marble bust, a Greek-style pottery urn, and a fish-shaped pitcher arranged on a beach. In the foreground, a platter holds three fish, with a distant blue sea and mountains under a stylized, starry sky in the background.

A black-and-white line drawing shows three fish on an oval platter, resting on a blue-patterned napkin. A light blue, cross-hatched background shaped like a cloud features several small, thin starburst symbols.

A Mediterranean coastal town with cream-colored buildings and a tall bell tower sits on a harbor. The scene is framed by dark green pine trees and lush foliage in the foreground, with two small sailboats visible on the deep blue sea under a pale sky.

An illustration of diverse fashion and lifestyle items arranged over a stylized pink and green street map. The objects include a portrait of a man, a woman carrying shopping bags, eyeglasses, a chess piece, a vinyl record, a shoe, a dress form, and a perfume bottle, all framed by measuring tapes.

A line-art drawing of a white knight chess piece stands on a black vinyl record, surrounded by floating musical notes. Yellow measuring tapes frame the scene on a cream background, with the word HERMES printed on the records orange center label.

A black silhouette of a woman appears against a cream background. Two orange slices are positioned over her chest, and a plate containing three additional orange slices hangs from a thin line in the top left corner.

A detailed ink illustration features a large lobster on a plate labeled Café de Flore beside oysters, a seashell purse, and a pack of Kool cigarettes. A pale pink hand mannequin and a salt shaker sit on a lace tablecloth, all rendered in a graphic, high-contrast black-and-white style.

A collection of objects on a table, including a Shalimar perfume bottle, a book titled Les bagages de sable, a pair of scissors, playing cards, a shell, a sea urchin, and an egg-shaped trinket box. The items are illustrated with black outlines and soft pastel watercolor washes.

An illustrated map of Nice, France, features a pink street grid against the blue Mediterranean Sea. It is decorated with lemons, a blue Promenade des Anglais chair, the Le Negresco hotel, a book by Jean Cocteau, a theater mask, and a portrait of the artist.

A stylized ink and watercolor illustration of the Le Negresco hotel at night, featuring its iconic pink dome under a starry sky. The building is flanked by two palm trees, and the image is decorated with cursive text including Les Adresses incontournables and Winter 24/25.

A tin of Prunier caviar with its lid tilted back to reveal a mound of small, dark, glistening fish eggs. The metallic tin features a deep blue label with gold-toned accents and text, all set against a textured, light pink background.

An illustration in a pink and black palette depicts several nude figures entangled in soft clouds, with hands holding feathers and toothbrushes. The bold text Au paradis des chatouilles appears in the upper right. Other text fragments in the corners read SPECIAL SEXE and REPORTAGE.

A poster titled Hyper Weekend Festival features a stylized illustration of oranges in a pedestal bowl and a loaf of bread on a plate. The background splits between purple and turquoise floral patterns, with a minimalist white line drawing of a guitar on the right.

A bowl of three green, round pastries topped with small pink flowers sits on a pale yellow tablecloth patterned with dark vines. Behind the table, pink peonies bloom against a black background, with the text Les Guizadas written in elegant white lettering.

Two braided challah loaves rest on a blue surface in front of a white vase with blue floral patterns. The background features a pink wallpaper with a dark red botanical motif, and the text Les hallot is written in the bottom right corner.

A stylized illustration features a pedestal bowl with a single lemon sitting in front of a purple background with black leaf patterns. Below, a blue floral tablecloth holds a plate of triangular fried pastries and two orange chili peppers. The text Les bricks is written in white.

A stylized illustration depicts a plate of roasted vegetables including carrots, squash, and red onion. Above the plate, the text Les légumes rôtis is written on a teal background patterned with pink flowers, flanked by a patterned pitcher and a small bowl.

A botanical illustration features vibrant peonies in shades of deep red and light pink against a teal background. Scattered among the flowers are orange fruits, green leaves, and small light blue blossoms, all rendered in a stylized, artistic print.

A floral pattern features large, vibrant peonies and lilies set against a teal blue background with dark leaf silhouettes. The flowers are rendered in shades of hot pink, deep red, and orange, with small blue blossoms and several round fruits interspersed among the foliage.

A sage green background is filled with colorful illustrations of diverse butterflies and blooming flowers. Centered in bold, white sans-serif letters is the word ENVOLS, followed by the italicized text Pique-nique chic et papillonnage in a smaller font.

The text ENVOLS Pique-nique Chic La Dolce Vita is centered on a cream background, framed by vibrant, illustrated peonies, chrysanthemums, and small pomegranates. Sections of deep blue starry night sky peek from the corners of this botanical artwork.

An illustration shows the text ENVOIS Pique-Nique Chic centered over an orange background with a tennis court outline. Tennis balls, pink peonies, and white orange blossoms with green leaves frame the design.

Two nude figures with long, flowing hair recline in a lush, stylized tropical garden. Dark blue foliage frames the scene, punctuated by two crescent moons and a vibrant orange sun against a cream background.

A repeating pattern illustrates stylized nude figures relaxing in a coastal landscape with sunrises. The scene features light-skinned people lounging or standing, surrounded by deep blue sea, green trees, cacti, and orange semicircular suns with radiating lines against a cream background.

A woman walks through calm, blue-lined water in a stylized landscape under a large orange sun. She is surrounded by lush, dark-leafed vegetation and trees, while a crane stands near the shore in the foreground. The illustration uses a muted palette of cream, blue, and orange.

A bottle of Chloé Love Story perfume sits centered in a hand-drawn illustration of orange branches filled with round oranges and white blossoms. The word Chloé is printed in gold letters above the bottle, set against a circular blue background and flowing pale pink lines.

A line drawing of a nude woman with bobbed hair kneeling, her hand near her chin. Beside her is the French text A la beauté insultée de Jeanne and two overlapping circles in orange and pink. The background is a plain, light beige paper texture.

A line-art illustration shows a person with long wavy hair seen from behind, standing amidst stylized bamboo leaves. The high-contrast black ink drawing is set against a cream background, with the word Bambou centered in bold text below.

A line-art illustration shows a person lying on their back with their legs raised against a backdrop of bamboo leaves. They have long hair and are exhaling a thin trail of smoke while reclining in a relaxed pose. The drawing is rendered in stark black ink on a light cream background.

A woman with long hair and closed eyes rests peacefully, wrapped tightly in a blanket covered in a pattern of small blue and dark grey triangles. The illustration uses fine, ink-like lines against a plain, off-white background.

A stylized black silhouette of a woman with long hair is embraced by a large, coiled snake with vibrant, mottled orange, blue, and white scales. The background is cream-colored with minimalist black foliage in the corners and a small crescent moon above the figures head.

Two hands form circles with the fingers to frame a pair of wide, detailed human eyes against a background of a starry night sky. The black and white illustration features crescent moons and a ringed planet set among distant, twinkling stars.

A woman with wavy hair floats peacefully in deep space among white, sparkling stars. She is wearing a simple black dress and high heels, her eyes closed as she drifts through the vast, dark field of constellations.

A cylindrical glass perfume bottle labeled New Look Christian Dior Paris stands in the center. It is set against an abstract background of black and white flowing lines, organic shapes, and a small houndstooth pattern.

An abstract black and white ink drawing features flowing, organic shapes filled with intricate line work, dots, and circular patterns. Bold black outlines define the layered compositions, which are accented by delicate leaf motifs and varying textures against a plain white background.

A black-and-white ink illustration of a lily branch featuring two blooming flowers and one closed bud. The drawing uses sharp, bold shadows against a light cream background to emphasize the organic shapes of the petals and leaves.

A black-and-white line drawing shows two branches of oranges with leaves and blossoms. The fruit is depicted as dotted circles, each casting a solid black shadow beneath it, against a cream-colored background.

Two black-and-white ink drawings of flowers are positioned against a pale cream background. The upper flower is a complex, layered poppy with a dark center, while the lower flower is a simpler, five-petaled blossom with prominent stamens. Both feature stylized, dark drop shadows.

Two large, detailed line-art peonies with shaded leaves are set against a background of wide, sweeping gold and black arcs. The graphic style uses bold, curving lines to create a dynamic contrast between the delicate floral sketches and the minimalist, Art Deco-inspired shapes.

A black and white botanical illustration depicts three large, ruffled iris flowers. The flowers are rendered with intricate line work against a solid, light beige background, with dark, silhouette-like foliage filling the gaps between them.

A woman in a green retro ski suit stands on skis, looking out at a snowy mountain landscape and a tiered modernist building. A thin crescent moon hangs in the sky above the peaks, and the word FLAINE is printed in large bold letters across the bottom foreground.

Two parrots perch on a branch amid intricate line drawings of large blossoms and dangling jewelry. A dangling earring with oval gems hangs near a bloom, while a diamond-shaped ring rests on a lower branch against a solid black background.

A woman sits with her back to the viewer, framed by two vertical corridors of black-and-white checkered patterns. Behind her is an open night sky filled with stars and a pale reddish moon, and her own silhouette is cast as a starry void against the left wall.

A woman stands with her back to the viewer, looking out at a nighttime sky filled with stars and a single firework. In the foreground, palm fronds partially frame the scene, while the woman is submerged waist-deep in water. The image is a high-contrast, black-and-white ink drawing.

A high-contrast black-and-white ink illustration of two womens faces side-by-side, framed in a thin gold border. The woman on the left has her eyes closed, while the woman on the right stares forward with bold winged eyeliner. Below the frame, the word Brigitte is written in elegant gold script.

A flamingo-headed drummer sits behind a drum kit in a stylized, halftone graphic. The bassist wears a black shirt, and the bass drum is labeled Brigitte. The background is a soft, dusty rose featuring a white, geometric starburst pattern.

Two faceless figures with blonde hair stand side-by-side against a pink background, both wearing black long-sleeved dresses speckled with white stars. Each figure has a high-thigh slit in their dress and poses with hands on their hips.

A stylized, high-contrast landscape shows a dark silhouette of trees and distant hills against a pale pink background. In the foreground, stylized white waves with bold black outlines crash against a rocky shore.

Two nude figures float in a vast, starry black void above a shimmering disco ball. The figures are positioned as if falling or weightless, with trails of stardust connecting them to the sphere below. The image is rendered in a stark, black-and-white ink drawing style.

A nude woman with long hair runs through a dense, dark forest. High-contrast ink illustration in black and white shows her moving through thick vegetation as a pale sun glows faintly in the trees behind her.

A stylized illustration features several women with dark bangs in a tropical setting filled with jaguars, flamingos, and vibrant flowers. A large orange sun sets behind palm trees, while a small plane trailing a banner that reads Brigitte flies above the water.

A repeating pattern of stylized illustrations features women in black silhouettes posing amidst colorful tropical flowers, leaves, and pineapples. Centered over the design is the name Brigitte written in a bright pink, handwritten-style cursive font.

An illustration of a bakery with a sack of flour, a loaf of scored bread, a croissant, and a sprig of rosemary. A minimalist arch and a solid circle sit above the food, framed by the text PIGALLE MENORCA, ARTESANAL NATURAL, CAFE DE ESPECIALIDAD, and PANADERIA in dark brown lines.

A stylized illustration in reddish-brown on a cream background shows a palm tree in front of a simple house with a cross on the roof and a sun above. Text surrounds the drawing reading PIGALLE MENORCA, ARTESANAL NATURAL, CAFE DE ESPECIALIDAD, and PANADERIA.

A line-art illustration shows a saguaro cactus and an agave plant in a desert landscape under a circular sun. The text PIGALLE·MENORCA appears at the top, and PANADERIA·LOCAL is at the bottom, all rendered in a single rust-orange color against a cream background.

A minimalist graphic in rust-orange on a cream background displays a palm frond, a handled ceramic jar, and a round loaf of scored bread. Text reads PIGALLE MENORCA, ARTESANAL NATURAL, CAFE DE ESPECIALIDAD, and PANADERIA LOCAL, framed by a geometric arch and circle.

A stylized nautilus shell with brown and cream stripes sits centered over a background of wavy blue and brown lines. The illustration has a textured, printed aesthetic against a pale cream backdrop.

A graphic design features a minimalist plant and a small sun set against a black background, with the French word été in white text beside it. Below, the number 1981 is printed in black on a white rectangular base against a pale cream backdrop.

A stylized, black silhouette of a nude woman stands with her hair flowing in the wind and one arm raised behind her head. She is surrounded by black leaf silhouettes and vibrant orange bird-of-paradise flowers set against a cream-colored background.

A stylized illustration features vibrant orange citrus fruits nestled among black palm fronds. The background is a pale cream color decorated with loose, horizontal streaks of dark green paint.

A minimalist black-line drawing of a female torso, rendered in a single, fluid contour style. The figure is shown from the side in a seated or reclining pose against a plain, off-white background.

A minimalist line drawing shows a woman seen from behind, sitting atop a rocky desert formation. To her left, a large orange circle represents the sun over a landscape with silhouetted cacti, while small birds fly in the distance to the right.

A line-art illustration shows a vast desert landscape under a large orange sun. On the right, a nude woman sits on a rocky formation, while a vintage car kicks up dust on the left near a cactus and a billowing cloud shape. Several birds fly near the woman in the distance.

A stylized illustration shows a woman with long hair smoking a cigarette, surrounded by lush orange fruit and green leaves against a black background. The artwork uses a graphic, high-contrast palette of white, black, green, and vibrant orange.

A black-and-white line drawing shows a woman from behind, reaching up to tie her hair into a bun. She is framed by silhouettes of large tropical leaves on the left and right, with small, scattered red ink spots accenting the cream-colored background.

A woman with long wavy hair lies on her stomach on a floor scattered with playing cards, holding a smoking cigarette in her hand. This black and white line art illustration features a high-angle view with accents of red on several of the cards.

A woman in a bikini drinks from a coconut amidst a dense, black-and-white jungle of palm leaves. She wears a crown of pink and green flowers, with her head tilted back to sip. The high-contrast, ink-style drawing includes sparse pops of color on the floral crown.

A black-and-white ink illustration shows a persons legs standing in a dense forest. The person wears white socks with two horizontal green stripes and simple sneakers, surrounded by high-contrast linework of leaves, ferns, and dark, rainy shadows.

A line drawing of a woman reclining in a wicker chair surrounded by large tropical leaves. She rests her chin on her hand, draped in a light garment with blue patterned accents. A small orange rectangle is near the top edge, and the artists signature is in the bottom corner.

A line drawing of a woman with long, wavy hair viewed from behind, wearing blue bikini bottoms and looking over her shoulder. She is framed by black silhouettes of palm fronds and branches with bright orange citrus fruits against a cream background. The artists signature is on the right.

A line drawing shows a woman with long, wavy hair seen from behind as she leans out of a window. She wears patterned orange bikini bottoms and looks out toward a distant, sketch-like building and trees. The artists signature and date, Lété 1981, are visible in the bottom corner.

A line-art illustration shows a topless woman with long hair standing in a shallow stream, draped in a patterned sarong. Above her, bright yellow lemons hang from leafy branches. In the background, simple hills sit under a plain sky, framed by dark foliage in the foreground.

A line-art illustration shows a woman with shoulder-length hair and black star-shaped nipple covers. She is draped in a flowing, orange fabric patterned with white peony-like flowers. The drawing features bold black outlines and a simple cream background, with the artists signature in the corner.

A woman stands in the ocean holding a fish toward a bright orange sun. She is depicted in black-and-white line art, while the sun and stylized blue waves are filled with color. The text la mer appears in bold, black lowercase letters near the water.

The text la mer is written in a stylized, bold black font above abstract, layered waves in shades of blue and teal against a cream background.

A pattern on a cream background features dark blue palm trees, orange suns, and white lilies. Wavy blue and pink abstract shapes are interspersed throughout, along with the word Soleil written in a bold, black, slightly arched font. Thin, faint line-art guitars are scattered among the motifs.

The word Soleil is printed in bold, black retro-style script above a scene featuring a dark blue palm tree, an orange stylized sun, and a white lily. A light outline of a guitar and two blue wavy lines sit behind the tree and sun on a cream-colored background.

A line drawing shows a woman from behind, standing waist-deep in water. She has long, wavy hair and is unclothed, with the water swirling around her lower body against a light cream background.

A line drawing of a woman seen from behind, sitting next to a blooming lily flower. Behind her, a dark, solid silhouette mirrors her seated posture, creating a stark contrast against the cream background.

A woman stands waist-deep in water looking out at a calm sea and distant hills. Above, an orange sun hangs in the sky near three flying birds, while dark silhouettes of tropical plants frame the foreground.

An illustration of a woman in a bikini stands waist-deep in blue sea waves, framed by lemon branches and distant cliffs. Text at the top reads Bacio Yoga Capri in black and blue lettering against a cream background.

A nude person with long, wavy hair walks up a wide stone staircase in a surreal, high-contrast illustration. The scene is framed by a classical fluted column on the left and a spiraling staircase on the right, under a stylized sun and palm fronds against a stark black background.

Bright orange citrus fruits and black-and-white line-drawn leaves are arranged against a background of bold, diagonal black and cream-colored stripes. The fruit has a textured, slightly grainy appearance, contrasting with the smooth, graphic lines of the foliage and stripes.

A stylized white koi fish swims through abstract blue waves and black leafy branches. An orange sun with jagged rays sits in the lower left, complemented by floating orange circles and white, wave-like line patterns across a bright blue background.

A stylized art print of Saint-Tropez features a bright orange sun rising behind dark, silhouetted pine trees on a cliff. The foreground shows a hint of blue sea, while the bottom right corner displays the text Saint-Tropez in a dark blue, elegant serif font.

A stylized painting of a bowl filled with oranges, a pear, and small white berries set against a solid blue background. Below the bowl, the words mi casa are written in a white, rounded serif font.

Abstract watercolor painting with a beige background featuring two orange circles. Flowing, ribbon-like shapes in blue and teal arch across the center, accompanied by vertical, watery blue brushstrokes.

A blue-toned illustration of a nude person seen from behind, sitting on a block. They are set against a stylized background of jagged blue and cream geometric shapes and a solid orange circle representing a sun. The image has a textured, screen-print aesthetic.

A person with dark skin covers their face with hands sporting bright orange nails, nestled amidst a dense frame of green leaves, orange fruit, and white lilies. Below, a light pink banner displays FESTIVAL DU FILM DE FESSES with event details and small sponsor logos.

A repeating pattern features illustrated profiles of women with blonde hair and red lips, interspersed with oranges, palm fronds, and pink or blue carnations. Some figures hold champagne flutes or cigarettes, all set against a dark background with diagonal stripes.

A woman with short dark hair stands with her back to the viewer, wearing a light-colored bikini amidst a dense, colorful tropical jungle pattern. The background features illustrated seahorses, bright pink protea flowers, orange birds of paradise, and yellow mimosa blossoms.

Delphine Cauly prefers to define herself as a draftsman rather than an illustrator.
A student at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, drawing became her medium of choice: obsessed with clear lines, Indian ink, and old, yellowed paper.
With “Été 1981” (Summer 1981), Delphine presents her work as a personal mythology, blending intimate impressions and imaginary memories.
More than just a pseudonym, “Été 1981” is a utopia, a race towards the sun, a hedonistic dip in the sea, a quest for the senses with the scent of orange blossom and sunscreen.
Without falling into nostalgic romanticism, her work today combines traditional techniques (pen and ink drawing, graphite, gouache) with digital ones.