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"Janus" (ca. 1985) by Barry Windsor-Smith

Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)

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Janus (ca. 1985) by Barry Windsor-Smith Comic Art

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Title:	"Janus" (ca. 1985) by Barry Windsor-Smith
Artist:	Barry Windsor-Smith (All)
Media Type:	Pastels
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,605
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	8
Added to Site:	3/31/2014
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"Janus" (ca. 1985)
by Barry Windsor-Smith

I am a triple-lucky damned dog to have picked this up, many many! moons ago. A BWS original, in pastels, about 24x24", of a mythological sort of portrait. I have called this Janus, but it was untitled. And it is about 8000x more stunning in person. You may resume normal breathing.

I contacted the BWS studio to see if I could get any more info on this. The gracious and fast reply, in return:

Dear Brian, Thanks for contacting us.

Your original is a 1980s chalk drawing that Mr. Windsor-Smith did for the pleasure of it and not for any distinct purpose. We hope you've enjoyed it all these years.

Regards, Margaret Stewart

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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 4/1/2014

Stunning piece in a great collection, congrats and thanks for sharing!

Ken Fries
Member Since 2006

Posted on 4/2/2014

Phenomenal piece to have as part of your collection. Any BWS original is fantastic...one from his pre-Raphaelite era, probably even better. Terrific piece, congrats!

John Painz
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/20/2014

Gorgeous piece! Congrats on picking it up.

Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013

Posted on 4/27/2014

Lucky you, indeed! A wonderful (and unknown to me, at least) piece from this greatest of masters... Thanks for sharing and huge congrats

Mike W
Member Since 2007

Posted on 9/10/2016

Beautiful piece by The Master!!!!!!!!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 3/24/2020

Masterpiece! Wonderful drawing by BWS! So skillful!

Paperchaser 1968
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/12/2022

...now that is something too!!

Paul Roach
Member Since 2014

Posted on 1/20/2026

Beautifully delicate pastel work from BWS in full Pre-Raphaelite mood. A great piece.

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