Illustrations of Tolkien before his time - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Faramir Jones · 12-23-2010, 11:36 AM

People on this thread might be amused to look at this link:

http://flyingmoose.org/tolksarc/gallery/gallery.htm

It's an online art gallery of familiar works, but which are said to be specifically inspired by Tolkien!

Galadriel55 · 12-23-2010, 12:38 PM

This picture, "The Joy of Life" by Henry Matisse, clearly illustrates the Waters of Awakening. It's a bit inappropriate, but let's blame it on Matisse.

Well, you see people getting up, and there's water in the background, and the people aren't really...*whats-the-right-word*...civilized? - *nah, bad word*

12-23-2010, 11:36 AM	#1
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Online art gallery of works 'inspired' by Tolkien People on this thread might be amused to look at this link: http://flyingmoose.org/tolksarc/gallery/gallery.htm It's an online art gallery of familiar works, but which are said to be specifically inspired by Tolkien!

12-23-2010, 12:38 PM	#2
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,509	This picture, "The Joy of Life" by Henry Matisse, clearly illustrates the Waters of Awakening. It's a bit inappropriate, but let's blame it on Matisse. Well, you see people getting up, and there's water in the background, and the people aren't really...whats-the-right-word...civilized? - nah, bad word __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 12-24-2010 at 08:32 PM.