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Søren M
Member Since July 2008
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Carl Barks Oil Painting

Location: Carl Barks
Artist: Carl Barks (Painter)

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Carl Barks Oil Painting
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Painting hanging in Carl Barks Studio. 1974.

Carl Barks posing with the painting in 1974.

"Terror of The River" 1974.
Artwork Details
Location: Carl Barks
Title: Carl Barks Oil Painting *
Artist:  Carl Barks (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Oil
Art Type: Other
For Sale Status: NFS - PRIVATE COLLECTION
Views: 2998
Likes on CAF: 17
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 2/28/2018

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Description
As a long time collector of Carl Barks artwork an oil painting has been on my want list for many years..!
And finally - 25 years after setting my goal - the dream came true.

"Terror of the River" is an original Carl Barks oil painting on Masonite board from 1974 based on the legendary work of the beloved "Good Duck Artist."
The painting is inspired by Barks' story for Four Color #108 (1946). It features Donald Duck and his nephews encountering an enormous sea monster.
This is the only time Barks painted a scene based on Four Color #108, and it is unique in both mood and motion. It's well known that Barks painted multiple versions of several of his celebrated Duck paintings, but this one stands alone as the technical detail involved in creating it was intense and Barks felt that painting it once was enough!
"Terror of the River" is a magnificent painting, primarily because of the action and lighting effects. ... Carl said he would never paint one like it again because it was so time consuming with the shading of the light of the moon and lanterns on the water and the immense detail involved in the water action.
The painting is known to be one of the most popular among fans of Barks' work. It was featured in the 1977-1978 Overstreet Price Guide in a special color section devoted to the best of Barks' Duck paintings.
The painting is one of a few which shows Carl posing with one of his famous oil paintings.
The posing picture was taken by Frank Woolard in 1974. ( Frank was a cousin to Carl`s wife, Garè Barks. )
All time famous Barks fan E. B. Boatner also took a picture in november 1974 showing the painting hanging in Carl`s studio. Both pictures are inclosed.

The art has an approximate image area of 16" X 20".

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Søren  M
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Member Since: July 2008
Last Login: July 2026
Website: http://www.carlbarkscomicbookart.dk/
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REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016
Posted On 2/28/2018

Fantastic oil painting, congratulations

 Monty B Member Since 2006
Posted On 2/28/2018

Simply Amazing!!! Congratulations on fulfilling one of your biggest dreams, Søren!!!

 Søren  M Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/6/2018

Monty B wrote:
"  Simply Amazing!!! Congratulations on fulfilling one of your biggest dreams, Søren!!!
 "

Thanks for comment Monty. I was extra thrilled when I found the 2 photos from Carls Studio showing the painting.

 Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 2/28/2018

The Barks oil paintings are legendary. Cheers and  congratulations on acquiring "a dream come true."

 Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 2/28/2018

Yes, "MAGNIFICENT" is the word... Congrats on this incredible piece and thanks for sharing! 

 Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 2/28/2018

Breathtaking!! Amazing! A holy grail for sure!!

 Dan F Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/28/2018

Awesome!

 Little Nemo Art Gallery Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/28/2018

OMG!! This is Outstanding

 Matti Eronen Member Since 2017
Posted On 3/2/2018

Congratulations!! And thanks a lot for sharing insights too ;-)

 William B. Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/2/2018

I can't believe, this is such a wonderful painting... one of the best by Barks!

 Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/19/2018

Great piece ! Congrats.

 Lars C. Member Since 2013
Posted On 7/18/2018

Awesome oil painting

 Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/31/2022

What a super Barks painting!

 Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 10/1/2022

Incredible piece of art. Congratulations!

 Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/23/2022

Spectacular - patience paid off!

 oa_cafe _ Member Since 2019
Posted On 5/2/2024

so awesome. in 1997, by accident, my wife and I met him at his book signing at disney world.

 David Brown Member Since 2021
Posted On 8/12/2024

This is peak Carl Barks, showing everything that is loved about his work - the action, slightly goofy but genuinely menacing and thrilling.  Imagineering should build a Donald Duck ride from the visual inspiration of this painting.

 Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 4/18/2025

Congratulations on owning this masterwork.  It is beautiful.  The pictures of Carl with the painting make it even more special.  I had that price guide and remember the Carl Barks section quite clearly.

 Enter The Phantom Member Since 2014
Posted On 4/21/2026

Wow! GRAIL acquisition! Amazing piece of history here

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