A fundraising campaign has been launched to help restore the forgotten tomb of Joseph Pinchon, the creator of the iconic comic strip character Bécassine. Located in the Saint-Acheul cemetery in Amiens, the tomb has been deteriorating over the years. It now features fractured plaques, a damaged monument, and the artist's name entirely erased from the 19th-century structure. Pierre-Louis Vasselle, president of the Association de sauvegarde du patrimoine sépulcral (ASPS), noted that even the cemetery caretaker was unsure of the tomb's exact location, highlighting how forgotten it has become. Joseph Pinchon, born in 1871 and who passed away in 1953, was a prolific artist known for creating Bécassine in 1905 for the weekly publication La Semaine de Suzette, which was aimed at young girls. He also worked in oil painting, animal painting, and book illustrations. Vasselle described Pinchon as an "artist complete and very prolific" who contributed to various artistic fields beyond just comics. A fundraising campaign launched in October 2025 has raised 22,300 euros, with donations ranging from 10 to 300 euros, and are tax-deductible at 66%. The total estimated cost of the restoration is 25,000 euros. Work on the tomb has already begun, including cleaning the stone, restoring family names on the tomb, and recreating one of the two missing draped urns. A commemorative enamel plaque featuring Bécassine will be placed in February 2027. However, 2,500 euros are still needed to complete the restoration of the 12-meter metal fence surrounding the tomb, which requires the recreation of about 60 arrow points and the application of a special lacquer to ensure durability. The ASPS, a recognized public interest association with over 100 members, is supported by the city of Amiens, the Somme department, and the Foundation for Heritage. The association hopes the restoration will bring cultural and tourist interest. Bécassine, originally a Picard character before becoming Breton, remains one of the most well-known comic strip heroines of the 20th century. In recent years, several artists have paid tribute to her, including a film directed by Bruno Podalydès released in June of last year and a comic book adaptation in 2018 by Eric Corbeyran and Béja.