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Conan Saga #1 Study - The Definitive Conan - BWS Grail

Location: The Belmont Gallery
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)

Location: The Belmont Gallery
Title: Conan Saga #1 Study - The Definitive Conan - BWS Grail
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2467
Likes on CAF: 2
Comments: 18
Added to Site: 4/15/2015

This is the study for Conan Saga #1 done in pencil and ink by BWS in 1987. The background is actually a stat that's floating over the original artwork in a frame.
Here is a BWS quote I found about this piece on his website:

"I consider this work my definitive Conan. The strange background edifice and the mystical decoration are hallmarks of my early Conan comics stories. The figure itself commands potential for violence, rather than actually swinging a blade or smashing somebody to pulp. I have always preferred the heroic figure in repose or guarded repose: it is the classicism of all mythical figures."

A better scan of the piece can be found here:
http://www.barrywindsor-smith.com/galleria/classicconandetail.html
(I didn't want to post it without BWS permission.)

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frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2015

Incredible!!!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/16/2015

Sweet!

Dennis De Pues Member Since 2010

Posted On 4/16/2015

Very, very nice! Congrats!I have the Conan Saga #2 Prelim and I know how stunning BWS looks live.Your piece must look just georgeous ! Again, Congrats!

Thomas V Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/16/2015

A prelim? wow that is really an incredible piece of art. BWS Conan Saga covers are amazing and imo the best Conan art Barry has done to date. Congratulations on catching your grail piece and bringing it home.

Dave Kopecki Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/16/2015

Wow buddy, this is awesome! Truly a grail and I see why you wanted it to be a surprise;) Huge congrats on this epic score!

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 4/17/2015

Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL piece!!!! Well done, Justin!

John Bamber Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/17/2015

Gorgeous... Congratulations on such a wonderful piece.

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/17/2015

Crom and Mitra, that is beautiful.

Neil Hill Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/17/2015

Really nice, Justin!!

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/17/2015

Can't believe this is considered a "prelim". The details is just awesome!!!! Congrats!!!! 8 )

Fabio C. Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/20/2015

whoa!

Alberto Garcia Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/12/2015

Wonderful Art!!

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/19/2016

caraaaaaaaaaamba caraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaambita...fantastic artwork!!!!

COMIC PARADISE Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/28/2016

Crazy good! Congrats

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 9/20/2018

Love BWS on Conan! Congrats!

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 1/10/2019

Definitely cool!

artless artmore Member Since 2013

Posted On 7/7/2021

Wonderful!

steve staszower Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/26/2021

Outstanding piece. True BWS Conan right there.

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