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Manhunter (1986) - The Great Red Dragon Original from Francis Dolarhyde's House (after William Blake)

Artist: Joseph Bernard ()

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Manhunter (1986) - The Great Red Dragon Original from Francis Dolarhyde's House (after William Blake) Comic Art

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Title:	Manhunter (1986) - The Great Red Dragon Original from Francis Dolarhyde's House (after William Blake)
Artist:	Joseph Bernard ()
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	5,665
Likes on CAF:	0 1
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	9/14/2020
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Description

The film Manhunter (1986), is of course the first film in a series of films after the books by Thomas Harris, which feature Dr. Hannibal Lector (Lecktor in Manhunter). The serial killer, Francis Dolarhyde, has a fascination with the paintings of William Blake, and believes that he becomes "The Great Red Dragon" as he kills his victims.

Director Michael Mann wanted William Blake's painting altered for the film by removing the extra heads on the dragon and darkening the drowning people at the bottom. He felt these were distracting to the main subjects.

This is the finished piece by Joseph Bernard (after William Blake) that is hanging in Francis Dolarhyde's living quarters in the film.

39 7/8" x 29 7/8"

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Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/15/2020

THIS IS VERY BEAUTIFUL AND DEFINATELY NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERY DAY! THANKS FOR SHARING IT.

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