A new view of Smaug?

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by Herald_of_Mandos

Then you must be familiar with artist Arial Black's exquisite illustration of the scene! I hear they're using it for the concept art.

Indeed. Black is one of the finest Tolkien illustrators and sadly underrated. Of course the Black dynasty is highly influential in Seriffean culture. Aeonis and Absara have also made their marks in their own way. Only perhaps Raleigh Roman is in the same league....

You should try the Goudy version, Herald, I think the opening conversation between Bilbo and Gandalf is particularly effective. However the illustrations by Arnold Boecklin are somewhat crude in comparison to the elegance of the others.