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Creature from the Black Lagoon by Gerhard

Artist: Gerhard (All)

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Creature from the Black Lagoon by Gerhard Comic Art

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Title:	Creature from the Black Lagoon by Gerhard
Artist:	Gerhard (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	136
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	2/6/2025
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Not being a fan of Cerebus I wasn't expecting to find anything of interest when perusing Gerhard's portfolio at his table during OAX '25. Lo and behold, I came across this highly detailed Creature from the Black Lagoon piece. Being a big fan of the the classic Universal Monsters, I snatched it up. It was produced in the Gerhard style with lots of detail and crosshatching and measures 9" x 12". Per Gerhard this was used in Monster Atlas I'm guessing Volume 1 the Americas, since I believe the original movie was supposed to take place in the Amazon. The illustration was based on a photograph from the original Universal film which was also used on the cover of a Crestwood book dated 1981. I was not familiar with this photograph and initially thought the art was an original composition. Extremely happy to have this very different example from a great artist.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/6/2025

Vry fun piece with the personality showing through the monster face. It's a little asymmetrical by design in the face as well as the composition having the Creature framed on one side. As it makes you take notice o what he's reaching for when lumberingly climbing to the surface. All in the Gerhard illustration work that turns anything into a classic.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 2/6/2025

another nice one from OAX! love the choice of character for Gerhard's style, looked great in person!

Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 2/7/2025

Didn't know Gerhard drew anything like this until I saw the portfolio at OAX. Such an interesting piece, and the signature Gerhard execution and style is on full display.

Lee P
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 2/7/2025

Tyler T wrote:

Didn't know Gerhard drew anything like this until I saw the portfolio at OAX. Such an interesting piece, and the signature Gerhard execution and style is on full display.

Exactly what I thought. That's why I figured it was kismet that I picked it up, given my interests.

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