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Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) UNITED STATES
Member Since July 2006
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Barry Windsor-Smith A Young Knight Portfolio Illustration Original Art (Cygnus, 1979)

Location: Conan, Elric, Thieves World, Amber, Dungeons and Dragons, Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones, Red Sonja, and friends
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (Penciller)

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Barry Windsor-Smith A Young Knight Portfolio Illustration Original Art (Cygnus, 1979)
Artwork Details
Location: Conan, Elric, Thieves World, Amber, Dungeons and Dragons, Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones, Red Sonja, and friends
Title: Barry Windsor-Smith A Young Knight Portfolio Illustration Original Art (Cygnus, 1979)*
Artist:  Barry Windsor Smith (Penciller)
Media Type: Pencil
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 948
Likes on CAF: 18
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 10/11/2023

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Description
This BWS piece blew me away the first time I laid eyes on it. Such, beauty, grace and detail. BWS is a true master and I am very happy to add this to my collection. This is getting frames and will hang in a prominent place so I can view it daily. I'd love to get a blueline inked and colored someday. I can just imagine the colors. Here is what HA has to say:

Barry Windsor-Smith A Young Knight Portfolio Illustration Original Art (Cygnus, 1979). Barry Windsor-Smith's A Young Knight is an exquisite pencil drawing on a 16.5" x 17.75" Bristol board. It was part of a deluxe box set called The Drawings of Barry Windsor-Smith, consisting of eight romantic drawings released by Cygnus in 1983. This particular drawing showcases Windsor-Smith's exceptional skill in using graphite as a medium. Reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelites, it is delicately rendered with intricate details, exemplifying the artist's mastery. The drawing is signed and dated "July 1979 BWS" in the lower left corner and retains publication notes in the upper right border. Minor soiling to the blank borders. In Excellent condition.

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Kirk  Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) ( 1 )
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Member Since: July 2006
Last Login: July 2026
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Country: UNITED STATES
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Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/11/2023

Goodness gracious!

 Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/11/2023

The passion really shines through in this piece.  A touching and romantic moment as it might be the young knight's one and only chance in his life to experience beauty and love before headed into war.  The work is exquisite with the gentle lines kept soft in pencil form.     

 Shelton  Bryant Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/11/2023

BWS.....Sensational Rendering!!!

 Michael Lovitz Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Congrats on another beauty!

 K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Man, emotive and just straight excellent line work. What else do we expect with BWS?!  Congrats!

 Dave Kopecki Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

This is stunningly beautiful! I love BWS' work during this period! Great pick up! Congrats!

 Peter Venkman Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Sublime !

 

 F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Superb

 Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Incredible rendering, really a showcase piece!!

 E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Absolutely stunning.  Even just that hand on the rock, OMG!

 steve  staszower Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Gorgeous - a real gem in any collection.

 Jason K Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

Lovely piece! Congrats!

 Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

I have an open slot in my stairwell for this - but someone outbid me...Congrats!

 D. J. Peters Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 10/12/2023

This is a magnificent piece. Stunning. 

 Ian Saint Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 10/13/2023

Now that is a kiss! Love it and congrats!

 Tristram Portal Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 10/14/2023

Real nice! 

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 12/18/2023

Beyond cool! I have the Cygnus portfolio, of course, but this is something else!

 Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 8/12/2025

Only just noticed this. Sublime beauty. 

 David Roach Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 12/28/2025

Completely wonderful drawing from my very favourite era of Barry's career- great drawing ability and fantastic imagery. Museum quality work!

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