Roy Krenkel (1918-1983) - The Colossus at Rhodes, 1975
Artist: Roy Krenkel (Penciller)
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Painting of Colossus from back in The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Roy G. Krenkel 1975
Colossus sketch from the back shown on p46 of Roy G. Krenkel book
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DescriptionVery pleased to receive this as a birthday present! Love Krenkel and also the Colossus of Rhodes history. In fact compiled a booklet on the subject.Artist: Roy Krenkel (1918-1983) Title: The Colossus at Rhodes, 1975 Cover title: Published as an interior painting in ‘The Seven Wonders of the World’ book, published 1975, also published in ‘Qua Brot’ fanzine, 1985. Medium: Pencil drawing on paper Size: 300 x 220mm Signed: yes, RGK at bottom left, with “The Colossus at Rhodes” inscribed to the top right. Notes: Two drawings of this were done before choosing the other drawing for the painting. I prefer this side on image the best. Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/12/2025
This is nicer. It also shows how the common folk living in the damaged buildings under the Colossus. Maybe they didn't want to tell that part of the story as it would take away from the wonder of the accomplishment.
Steel Shredder
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/13/2025
Marcus Wai wrote:
This is nicer. It also shows how the common folk living in the damaged buildings under the Colossus. Maybe they didn't want to tell that part of the story as it would take away from the wonder of the accomplishment.
Thank you. Yes the composition shows normal life and the spectacle of a wonder of the world. The statue only stood for 54 years until an earthquake in 226BC.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/12/2025
Alert! Alert! Fine art on CAF Alert! Congrats by the way!!
Steel Shredder
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/13/2025
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
Alert! Alert! Fine art on CAF Alert! Congrats by the way!!
Yes fine art it is, luckily he was influenced by the great Fortunino Matania.
steve staszower
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/12/2025
What a great present! Yeah, I prefer this one too. Years back I saw an alternate/prelim of the colored version, but I don't have a pic.
Steel Shredder
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/13/2025
steve staszower wrote:
What a great present! Yeah, I prefer this one too. Years back I saw an alternate/prelim of the colored version, but I don't have a pic.
Yes a great present, thanks. That is very interesting regarding another alternate, if you come across this image or whereabouts I'd like to see it to add the info to my booklet.
By the way, you have a wonderful collection of Frankenstein artworks by Wrightson. Have you seen my Theodor von Holst engraving of Frankenstein's monster for the 1831 3rd edition of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus?
Chris Puckelwartz
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/13/2025
Beautiful RGK Cities & Scenes drawing! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Steel Shredder
Member Since 2022
Posted on 7/13/2025
Chris Puckelwartz wrote:
Beautiful RGK Cities & Scenes drawing! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Thanks. Is this artwork in Cities & Scenes book?
By the way went to your CAF page and what an incredible selection of Krenkel work. I had liked already, but liked a few more.
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