Title: Galleon
Artist: Frank Frazetta (All)
Media Type: Paint - Oil
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 4053
Likes on CAF: 21
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 31
Added to Site: 9/5/2015
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Itdefinitely started off as that but look at where it went. Frazetta was a class act.
Both Galleon and Carson of Venus, painted at about the same time, were influenced by Pyle's Attack on a Galleon.
I love his obvious love of the original and his amazing mental leap to produce such amazing images, which nod knowingly at the original but take it to new horizons. Theres an expression about taking a line for a walk. This is taking a paintbrush for a stroll.
So envious, I could imagine sitting all day looking at it. Wonderful and thought provoking
Absolutely fantastic. Would love to see this in person. Congratulations!
Wowza - had not seen this piece before - thanks for spotlighting it in your CAF bio
Yeah, I can see why you like it!
Absolutely stunning piece of art. Love it.
My FAVORITE of your vast collection!
My FAVORITE of your vast collection!
As a doctor, you should really gift this to someone who has Frazetta deficiency syndrome; me.
Fabulous!
This painting is so beautiful. It must be such a joy to have it on your wall. It always stood out to me because it is the most 'mechanical' of Frank's paintings. Normally, he works with organic subjects, or stone structures. That metallic orb really stands out.
Yes, I agree--it is my favorite Frazetta piece of art in my collection, rivaled only by the Famos Funnies 211 cover--a close second!! It is also a favorite of many other local artists in the Pittsburgh area who have seen it--FYI, many local artists are also struck by the Carson of Venus oil. Curiously, both of those paintings are related and said to have been inspired by the "Attack on a Galleon" by Howard Pyle at the Deleware Art Museum. Those two frazetta's were painted fairly contemporaneously, namely, in 1973 (Galleon) and 1972 (Carson), respectively. They are friends once again!!! Thanks again to Rob Pistella for helping me acquire it. Enjoy, PK
You live in Pittsburgh! I went to the art institute in 83-84. Henry Koerner, one of the great painters of the 20th century, was one of my instructors. He was so much fun to learn from. I loved living there.