Lot 79: HAROLD FOSTER (1892-1982) TARZAN | Harold Foster (1892-1982)

(Sunday Page - 15 octobre 1933)

Hal Foster dans toute la splendeur de son art ! Le dessinateur de Tarzan conserve une telle souplesse au moment de son encrage que l’on pourrait presque croire cette panthère dotée de vie. Le combat que lui livre le Seigneur de la jungle est impressionnant, tant dans la mise en scène emphatique que dans la prouesse graphique qu’il représente. Cette planche fait partie de la séquence dite « égyptienne » qui a duré deux ans, incontestablement la meilleure période du dessinateur. L’image finale est un bel exemple d’équilibre, avec Tarzan de dos, au milieu de la case, en spectateur.

69,3 x 56,6 cm (papier), 27.2 x 22.2 in (paper) ; 67 x 50 cm (dessin), 26.3 x 19.6 in (drawing)

Encre de Chine sur papier

Slight crease (2 cm) in the upper right part (part without drawing) at aroung 12 cm from the right edge. Otherwise good condition.
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