Conan Saga #1 Study - The Definitive Conan - BWS Grail
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)
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DescriptionThis is the study for Conan Saga #1 done in pencil and ink by BWS in 1987. The background is actually a stat that's floating over the original artwork in a frame.Here is a BWS quote I found about this piece on his website: "I consider this work my definitive Conan. The strange background edifice and the mystical decoration are hallmarks of my early Conan comics stories. The figure itself commands potential for violence, rather than actually swinging a blade or smashing somebody to pulp. I have always preferred the heroic figure in repose or guarded repose: it is the classicism of all mythical figures." A better scan of the piece can be found here: http://www.barrywindsor-smith.com/galleria/classicconandetail.html (I didn't want to post it without BWS permission.) Social/Sharing |
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Dennis De Pues
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/16/2015
Very, very nice! Congrats!I have the Conan Saga #2 Prelim and I know how stunning BWS looks live.Your piece must look just georgeous ! Again, Congrats!
Thomas V 
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/16/2015
A prelim? wow that is really an incredible piece of art. BWS Conan Saga covers are amazing and imo the best Conan art Barry has done to date. Congratulations on catching your grail piece and bringing it home.
Dave Kopecki
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/16/2015
Wow buddy, this is awesome! Truly a grail and I see why you wanted it to be a surprise;) Huge congrats on this epic score!
John Bamber
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/17/2015
Gorgeous... Congratulations on such a wonderful piece.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/17/2015
Can't believe this is considered a "prelim". The details is just awesome!!!! Congrats!!!! 8 )
Mario B.
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/19/2016
caraaaaaaaaaamba caraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaambita...fantastic artwork!!!!
steve staszower
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/26/2021
Outstanding piece. True BWS Conan right there.
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