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The Lord of the Rings (1978) “Leaving the Shire” Background Painting

Artists: Mentor  Huebnor (Inker) ,  John  Vita (Painter)

8 Comments  -   309 Views  -   5 Likes


The Lord of the Rings (1978) “Leaving the Shire” Background Painting Comic Art
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The Lord of the Rings (1978) Trailer

Fotonovel (1979)

Fotonovel (1979)

 

   

Artwork Details

Title: The Lord of the Rings (1978) “Leaving the Shire” Background Painting
Artist: Mentor  Huebnor (Inker)
Artist: John  Vita (Painter)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Animation
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 309
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Comments: 8
Added to Site: 8/2/2022
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Description

Large background painting created for The Lord of the Rings (1978).

This background painting was featured in the original trailer from 1978.

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Joined: August 2022
Last Login: August 2025
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Chris S. 
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/2/2022

What a beauiful piece of animation artwork this is. Was tempted by it myself. Nice pickup. 

Ryan Royle 
Member Since 2022

Posted on 8/2/2022

Chris S. wrote:

What a beauiful piece of animation artwork this is. Was tempted by it myself. Nice pickup. 

Thank you, Chris!! I always found this painting to be beautiful as well! I feel incredibly blessed to act as the steward for this piece currently. 

Chris S. 
Member Since 2010

Posted on 8/2/2022

Ryan Royle wrote:

Thank you, Chris!! I always found this painting to be beautiful as well! I feel incredibly blessed to act as the steward for this piece currently. 

"currrenty" you say, hmmmm ;)

This was always the one that got away.

Ryan Royle 
Member Since 2022

Posted on 8/2/2022

Chris S. wrote:

"currrenty" you say, hmmmm ;)

This was always the one that got away.

"The one that got away" 😂

I think every collector has a couple of those haha

I have no plans of selling this piece at the moment- but it is good to know there is another good home out there for it when I decide to! 

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

Incredibly vivid reflecting the extensive descriptions and the love of nature the book had.

Ryan Royle 
Member Since 2022

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

Marcus Wai wrote:

Incredibly vivid reflecting the extensive descriptions and the love of nature the book had.

I completely agree, Marcus! I've always loved the attention to detail on this piece- especially once seeing it in person. It always manages to transport me to Middle Earth despite not having any obvious Tolkien imagery. 

Randall Glass 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 6/29/2024

Beautiful! I can picture the hobbits crossing that log.

Ryan Royle 
Member Since 2022

Posted on 6/29/2024

Randall Glass wrote:

Beautiful! I can picture the hobbits crossing that log.

Thank you! One of my favorite Tolkien related pieces! 

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