Little Red Riding Hood meets the Wolf
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Book cover
Interior illustration from the book
Interior illustration from the book
Interior illustration from the book
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DescriptionLast summer I decided to stop collecting original art (yes guys, I'm not kidding), so my last purchase will remain the Dino Battaglia page posted on July 22nd.Of course this doesn't mean that I'll sell my collection (at least for now), nor that I'll stop browsing CAF to admire other members ones. Also, from now on, I'll post some pieces that for some reason I hadn't yet included in my Gallery, such as this lovely painting of Little Red Riding Hood, purchased years ago and of which I still don't know the author. My guess is that it was originally intended as the cover for a book illustrated by the same artist, but then another piece, clearly made by another hand, was chosen for this purpose (see additional images). And so this painting probably remained unpublished. Ah, the mysteries of publishing! ;) (mixed media on artboard, 9"x 12,5" - the blurry effect at the edges isn't due to a bad photo, but is actually in the painting) Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/26/2024
European fairy tale done in a very European manner as it doesn't remove any of the teeth of the dynamic that Red is in fear and danger. The children may find this too realistic and intense.
Fabio C.
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/27/2024
it's a nice illustration! now I'm wondering who the artist was...
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/27/2024
Fabio C. wrote:
it's a nice illustration! now I'm wondering who the artist was...
Thanks Fabio, I'm very curious too! Maybe I'll find out when I get my hands on the book, already purchased on ebay ;) It's most likely an Italian artist, in any case someone with an excellent technique.
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 11/27/2024
It is a incredible piece and I am sad to see to you go. Just remember.
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed
Just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you've got a friend in me
Yeah, you've got a friend in me
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/27/2024
John C wrote:
It is a incredible piece and I am sad to see to you go. Just remember.
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed
Just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you've got a friend in me
Yeah, you've got a friend in me
Thank you very much, John! I've decided not to buy any more new art, but I will certainly continue to enjoy my collection and admire the beautiful Galleries here on CAF, especially those of my friends :)
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/27/2024
Beautiful illustration. I thought I was out of buying or trading art after a horrific experience. The bug always bites! You will be back.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/27/2024
Peter Sullivan wrote:
Beautiful illustration. I thought I was out of buying or trading art after a horrific experience. The bug always bites! You will be back.
Hey, fellow cat! No horrific experiences, no real constraints. Simply the natural conclusion of a journey. Since every journey, even the most beautiful, ends at a certain point. I'm very firm and calm about it, I really don't think I'll go back.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/28/2024
Davide G. wrote:
Hey, fellow cat! No horrific experiences, no real constraints. Simply the natural conclusion of a journey. Since every journey, even the most beautiful, ends at a certain point. I'm very firm and calm about it, I really don't think I'll go back.
That happened to me with comics. I have only read a few since 2016. I sort of burned out on rereading supposed relaunches. That was after collecting them since 1977! If you go the selling route I have left notes on a few pieces. I really would suggest hanging onto your art unless you really need the money though. They are one of a kind pieces.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 11/27/2024
Outstanding pure paint illustration along with those colors...exquisite! Congrats!
Max Comic Box .
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 11/30/2024
Delicious and interesting table, I love tables with unsolved mysteries.. sometimes you don't necessarily need to know who the author is but the line says it all, it already tells a story that can't lie (cit. Pazienza) So congratulations again for the beautiful piece. PS. I'm sorry to hear of your rather drastic choice because you are a precious and historic, great collector of CAF and I would also add very attentive and active with rare sensitivity. But I'm sure you will have your good and unquestionable personal reasons, sometimes they are just feelings that change without a precise reason or decisions due to various factors in life or just transitory reflective phases that can also do good. In any case, yours remains a fantastic collection and I hope you won't abandon us completely here on CAF, then over the years you can always change your mind! ;-) __________________Tavola deliziosa e interessante, adoro le tavole con dei misteri irrisolti.. a volte non serve sapere per forza chi sia l'autore ma il tratto dice tutto, raccontando gia' una storia che non puo' mentire (cit. Pazienza) Quindi complimenti ancora per il bellissimo pezzo. PS. Mi spiace apprendere la tua scelta abbastanza drastica perche' sei un prezioso e storico, grande collezionista di CAF e aggiungo anche molto attento, attivo e con rara sensibilita'. Ma sono sicuro che avrai i tuoi buoni e insindacabili motivi personali a volte sono solo sensazioni che cambiano senza una ragione precisa o decisioni dovute a vari fattori della vita o solo fasi riflessive transitorie che possono fare anche bene. Cmq la tua rimane una collezione fantastica e spero che non ci abbandonerai del tutto qui su CAF, poi negli anni si puo' sempre cambiare idea! ;-)
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/10/2024
What a fun, charming illustration from a less cynical age. I miss those days sometimes. Delightful pick-up, congrats!
Alberto VG
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/29/2024
Hope you can turn back on your decision, I always really enjoy your new acquisitions. Great Ilustration!!
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