Singh, Jeff :: Illustration Art and Painted art

Fairy Tales 1933 by Dan Smith

Artist: Dan Smith (All)

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Title:	Fairy Tales 1933 by Dan Smith
Artist:	Dan Smith (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,359
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	16
Added to Site:	7/3/2019
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Description

"Helen in Search of a Charming Prince." Illustration for the series "Love Through the Ages" by Smith, published in The Atlanta Constitution, March 26, 1933. Pen, ink, and wash on thick paper.

The Image above is a digital photo that I have had to manipulate a bit with a perspective tool and so not the best image but the best I could do. The inks are more vibrant in person than the image suggests.

Dan Smith was a very influential artist on the comic and illustration genres. Although many fans might never have heard of him, his influence is far reaching. Al Williamson among others admired his work, collected it and taught others about him and his works. Many of today's most influential comic artists with an illustrative style mention his name with admiration. I have been on the look out for a nice Dan Smith page for the better part of a decade. They don't come around often so I am glad to add this large piece to my collections.

A huge thank you the Alex B who was able to send me 2 copies of the printed version of this masterpiece. See additional images for the printed version and if you wish to read the text.

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	Jeff Singh ( 7 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	November 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Website:	http://www.art4comics.com
Country:	CANADA
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Brett B
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/3/2019

Absolutely beautiful Jeff! Congrats on such a fine piece!

Brian Peck
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 7/3/2019

Bloody Fantastic!!!!! Dan Smith did some amazing work and his stuff is soo rare. I found out about this auction and the other Smith auction hours after it finished. I would have bid on both, you got a great deal. Major Congrats!!!!!!

Jeff Gorrell
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 7/3/2019

Terrific! Thank you for sharing.

Davide G.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 7/4/2019

What an exquisite work of art! In fact, I must admit I never heard of this artist before, but looking at this gorgeous page and especially at girls poses and expressions, I've immediately thought of Jeff Jones' Idyl

Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/4/2019

Gorgeous!! Love this older work.

kent mansley
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/4/2019

Amazing figure work and fantastic page layout! Thanks for sharing. Congrats!

Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 7/4/2019

Great pick up, Jeff! We were bidding against each other. I picked up the other one, and will post it in the next couple days!

Brian Peck
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 7/5/2019

Ben Friedman wrote:

Great pick up, Jeff! �We were bidding against each other. �I picked up the other one, and will post it in the next couple days!

Look forward to you posting it. Both of you got some good deals on the Dan Smith artwork. Great examples!!!

Aaron N.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 7/4/2019

Ahhh... the sweet smell of victory. I've been lusting for a Dan myself, but only for a couple of years, so it is just that you should get yours first. And what a lovely one. 'grats.

J. Sid
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/4/2019

Wow! That one is beautiful

Johnny C.
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 7/4/2019

Amazing!

Ben H
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 7/5/2019

Absolutely stunning!

Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/5/2019

A really terrific piece, Jeff! Congrats! There were a bunch of Smith originals that turned up many years ago, but they were quickly absorbed into the markeplace. They're back to being scarce as hell. This one is a real honey.

Tom Coker
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/21/2019

Gorgeous illustration! So much intricate work

steve staszower
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/25/2021

Wow, that's beautiful.

George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/5/2023

A Particualrly nice Dan Smith - if you by chance are coming to te hWIndy City pulp con in 2023 there will be and exhibit of his art and they would love a submission from you

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