Hannes Bok - Fantasy Sketches/Preliminary Illustration Art

Several preliminary and study sketches by legendary pulp illustrator Hannes Bok showcase his signature blend of fantasy and the surreal -- including, on the reverse, a striking image of a harpist strumming a creature harp as it swallows a victim whole. Stamped with the official Hannes Bok / Clarence Peacock Estate mark -- Peacock being a close friend and neighbor who inherited Bok's belongings -- this piece offers a rare glimpse into the eccentric brilliance of one of the 1940s' most imaginative science fiction artists. Bok's visionary style graced the covers of pulp classics and hardcover standouts like Kinsmen of the Dragon, The House on the Borderland, Skull-Face and Others, and Slaves of Sleep. Rendered in graphite on paper with an image area of 8.25" x 8" on the front, and 10.5" x 8" on the back, matted and Plexiglas-front-and-back framed to 13.5" x 11". Fold line down the middle, smudging, and handling wear. Presents in Very Good condition. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.