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DescriptionI am so thrilled to own this piece. It is really a dream come true. My love for Milton Caniff's Dragon Lady is no secret nor is my absolute adoration of the art of Milo Manara. I vividly remember the first time I saw his art in Heavy Metal Magazine and how it and that publication changed my world. I have read and collected just about everything Manara related I could find and have been lucky to have owned over a dozen pieces by him. Many I regret parting with but also a collection I still have that feels rather complete with works from different periods in his career including some key pieces from the early 80's. This piece is like the cherry on top. The image above is from a digital pic as it is too big for my scanner. There is a bit a roll to the paper so a bit of distortion is created on the girls coming down the stairs.
There is an interesting back story behind the creation of this piece but it is a story better told over beer or wine and in person so ask me in person sometime in the future. The whole experience of getting this piece was fantastic and involved a studio visit and lunch with the Milo and his wife in fair Verona. Social/Sharing |
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Ruben DaCollector 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
Such a great commission. One of my favourite, if not THE favourite, of your already impressive Dragon Lady theme!
Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
This is simply just drop dead gorgeous. I particularly like Milo's spot-on rendition of The Dragon Lady. Happy for you, Jeff!
Chris Wong
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
Dear lord, this is probably the greatest private commission of all time! Jeff, this is just pure perfection!
Vito L
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
This piece is AMAZING!
When I saw this in person, it blew me away.
Congrats Jeff!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too ? ;)
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
Wow, what a wonderful find. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
An excellent example which - since it is by Manara - amazingly takes one right back to the Caniff source material. Of course it is from a different angle, and hence more "graphic" in the erotic sence whilst Cainff's is more graphic in the design sense. This is a piece for YOU Jeff, and I hope we will get a full account of the story behind the piece in the CFA-APA!
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
Great piece. Can't wait to hear the back story. Congrats!
brett feschuk
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/29/2020
Holy cr*p Jeff. This is a masterpiece.
look forward to the story and to view.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/30/2020
It is, at once, a beautiful piece of art, a fantastic tribute to Caniff and a pure hit of Marara. Score! One day when the world finally returns to some semblance of the old normal and we are able to find ourselves in close proximity, I'll buy the beers and you can tell this story.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/30/2020
Amazing commission by the Italian master! Congrats on this stellar addition to your themed Gallery... And thanks for sharing!
Galac Tun
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/31/2020
You got a commission and got to visit him in Verona? I'm jealous. And love that marketplace in Verona.
Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/4/2020
exquisite - and exquisitely....painful!! (that it's not mine.....)
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/4/2021
Perfect pairing of artist and subject matter for a commission. Just a beautiful result!
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/2/2021
not sure how I missed this one up until now - but just a wonderful piece. love seeing the inspiration artwork and the new vantage point created by Manara. Doesn't get any cooler than that!
Johnny C.
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/26/2021
Perfect combination of Manara and Caniff!! Amazing piece!
Johnny C.
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 11/26/2021
Perfect combination of Manara and Caniff!! Amazing piece!
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/27/2025
Jeff this is so wonderful 💖 I have looked at it too many times not to have left a comment... what an amazing collection you have built
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