Duo Damsel Sketch Card by Fred Hembeck

Over time, Hembeck tends to draw multiple cards featuring the same version of a character, which is why I never feel all that bad if I get outbid or miss one of his auctions; I know I'll get another chance eventually! However, I find this adds a whole new dimension to collecting Hembeck cards: waiting for a card of a particular character with the best pose or the neatest linework before making the decision to bid.

All this to say, when Hembeck listed this Duo Damsel card late in 2022, I knew it was the one I wanted to add to my collection. I think that the linework, the colour work, the pose, and the Hembeck-y proportions are just right.