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Dan Smith — Romance and Tragedy in Ancient Babylon (1933)

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Dan Smith — Romance and Tragedy in Ancient Babylon (1933) Comic Art

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Title:	Dan Smith — Romance and Tragedy in Ancient Babylon (1933)
Artist:	Dan Smith (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,380
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	7/5/2019
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What a beauty by Dan Smith, master illustrator from the early 20th century who is finally getting the recognition he deserves. I won’t wax poetic here, but just point out the obvious - that this is an artist firing on all cylinders, working at the peak of his skills. And that lion? Breathtaking. Art was published in the Atlanta Constitution on April 9, 1933, and titled, “Romance and Near Tragedy in Ancient Babylon.” Large art (image is 24” x 21”), on heavy art board.

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Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/6/2019

Such an incredible line, combined with beautfiul figure work. Congrats Ben!

steve staszower
Member Since 2005

Posted on 7/6/2019

Gorgeous. I am seeing more and more of his stuff and I think he was overlooked. A wonderful illustrator.

Aaron N.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 7/6/2019

Amazing. I see a bit of Mucha and a bit of Leyendecker. Going forward, of course, we get Frazetta, Cochon, Jeff Jones...

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

Posted on 7/7/2019

Great looking art by an artist that I think is starting to get more recognition for not only his skills but his influence.

Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006

Posted on 7/7/2019

Jeff Singh wrote:

Great looking art by an artist that I think is starting to get more recognition for not only his skills but his influence.

Agreed! As one example, it is known that Dan Smith and George Herrriman were good friends, hung out with each other, and shared a love for the West. Amazing that Dan Smith disappeared from the public eye for so long.

Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003

Posted on 7/7/2019

I love the work of Dan Smith. This is a very nice example!

Brian Peck
Member Since 2003

Posted on 7/26/2019

Fantastic!!! Another great example of Dan's work. He worked for some 40s years as an illustrator but so little of his originals still exist. You have a true gem. Congrats!!!!

George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/4/2020

Thjese I thin kwere syndicated as the front page of a Sunday magazien section as I have the tearsheet for 2 of mine whcih I think are from the same series of roamnce fiction.

Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005

Posted on 3/19/2022

Just exquisite... really, really nice indeed!

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