Frédérique Vernillet, Illustrator, Paris

Description

Surreal illustration depicts a ship-like vessel suspended in the air by a blue hot air balloon, floating against a dark blue night sky dotted with stars. The vessel carries a variety of animals including a lion, zebra, birds, deer, and a horse. Feathers and leaves appear to be falling from the ship. In the foreground, a snowy mountain range is visible. The image is lit softly, giving the scene a whimsical mood. The overall composition is symmetrical, drawing the eye to the center of the frame where the ship and balloon are.