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DescriptionAfter desiring it like The One Ring itself for years, I was finally able to add this stunning, large work by Donato to my collection. "The Tower of Cirith Ungol" is a personal work created in 2011-2012 and later included in Donato's Tolkien-themed art book "Middle-Earth: Journeys in Myth and Legend", published by Dark Horse Books in 2019 (a nice double-page spread on pgs 156-157). The image was also featured in Spectrum 19 on p210. Here's what Donato had to say regarding the inspiration for this piece:"His mission failed with The One Ring taken from him, and tortured by the cruel servants of Sauron, Frodo faces a world in which all he has loved will be lost. Much the way saints have been portrayed in historical works of art, the nudity of Frodo emphasizes his vulnerability and desire to be spiritually released from the pain of the mortal world. This is not the isolated act of a single orc beating down a frail hobbit, but rather a representation of the oppressive will of Sauron threatening to place all of Middle-earth beneath his rule: shadow and shackles are the future for the inhabitants of Middle-earth." Oil on panel 36" x 48" Social/Sharing |
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Scruffy McFleabag 
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 5/5/2021
I thought about buying this painting for my sex dungeon but the walls were already covered with soundproof acoustic foam!
Just kidding, it is an amazing piece and as you can imagine I am jealous ;-)
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/5/2021
Scruffy McFleabag wrote:
I thought about buying this painting for my sex dungeon but the walls were already covered with soundproof acoustic foam!
Just kidding, it is an amazing piece and as you can imagine I am jealous ;-)
HAH! What sex dungeon woulnd't be complete without some Middle Earth-themed art?!? Thanks Scruffy!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/5/2021
Scruffy McFleabag wrote:
I thought about buying this painting for my sex dungeon but the walls were already covered with soundproof acoustic foam!
Just kidding, it is an amazing piece and as you can imagine I am jealous ;-)
You want a todgerless hobbit for your sex dungeon, you prev? Seriously though, where are Frodos privates? They appear to have magically melted away. Is the ring on them? The art will look even better when its completed by the artist. Lol.
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 5/5/2021
Peter Sullivan wrote:
You want a todgerless hobbit for your sex dungeon, you prev? Seriously though, where are Frodos privates? They appear to have magically melted away. Is the ring on them? The art will look even better when its completed by the artist. Lol.
That doesn't bother me at all. Art is art and doesn't need to be 100% realistic. I just figure it's hidden by shadows. The piece is already perfect.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/5/2021
Ryan M wrote:
That doesn't bother me at all. Art is art and doesn't need to be 100% realistic. I just figure it's hidden by shadows. The piece is already perfect.
I was just joking. The art is wonderful.
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/5/2021
Peter Sullivan wrote:
I was just joking. The art is wonderful.
I couldn't quite tell!
Scruffy McFleabag
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/5/2021
Peter Sullivan wrote:
I was just joking. The art is wonderful.
He's being tortured, he's 3 feet tall to begin with, and I bet Cirith Ungol is pretty cold....so I would assume we got some next level turtling going on!
Steven Filosa
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 5/5/2021
Another beauty added to an already awesome collection.
Congrats!
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 5/5/2021
Steven Filosa wrote:
Another beauty added to an already awesome collection.
Congrats!
Thanks Steve! Trying to keep up with you! :)
Foggy Bottom
Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 5/5/2021
So Baller. Donato is a master.
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 5/5/2021
Foggy Bottom wrote:
So Baller. Donato is a master.
Thanks Foggy. I totally agree. I'm so happy to now have one of his masterpieces on my wall.
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/6/2021
Every work by this artist is a true masterpiece in every sense of the word. This one is no exception. No one paints like this artist. At least no one living. Great addition!
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 5/6/2021
Neon Dragon wrote:
Every work by this artist is a true masterpiece in every sense of the word. This one is no exception. No one paints like this artist. At least no one living. Great addition!
Thanks NG! Donato truly is a master painter. I'm surely biased, but I think this is one of his best large scale Middle Earth pieces.
Scruffy McFleabag
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/6/2021
Ryan M wrote:
Thanks NG! Donato truly is a master painter. I'm surely biased, but I think this is one of his best large scale Middle Earth pieces.
Wow, I hadn't even noticed the size. Very cool. I'd have to buy a bigger doghouse.
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 5/6/2021
Scruffy McFleabag wrote:
Wow, I hadn't even noticed the size. Very cool. I'd have to buy a bigger doghouse.
Haha..ya, it's a wopper in size. I'm going to have to a move a few to storage to make room for it on the wall! But I figured it was gonna get a nice Donato, I should go BIG! :)
Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/6/2021
Wow Ryan - a true masterpiece by a true master! Donato is the living embodiment of the Italian Renaissance artists and this is phenomenal!
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 5/6/2021
Malcolm Bourne wrote:
Wow Ryan - a true masterpiece by a true master! Donato is the living embodiment of the Italian Renaissance artists and this is phenomenal!
Thanks Malcolm!
Ryan M
Member Since 2015
Posted on 8/2/2022
Steve Daniels wrote:
Geeze. Speechless on this one! Beautiful!
Thanks Steve! I felt the same way the first time I saw it.
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