Gandalf Escapes Upon Gwaihir by Ruth Lacon - Original Acrylic Painting on Paper.

Original Tolkien-inspired acrylic painting by Ruth Lacon, depicting Gandalf’s rescue upon Gwaihir. A dramatic and atmospheric work on paper, measuring 33.5 x 50.5 cm (13 1/8 x 20 ins), and offered at £1100.

Gandalf Escapes Upon Gwaihir
Ruth Lacon
Original Painting
Acrylic on paper
33.5 cm wide x 50.5 cm high (13 1/8 x 20 ins)
Price: £1100

A striking original painting by Ruth Lacon, inspired by one of the most memorable scenes in The Lord of the Rings: Gandalf’s escape upon Gwaihir, the great Eagle. The composition captures the power and movement of the moment beautifully, with the great bird sweeping across a dark and jagged mountain landscape beneath a vivid night sky.

Executed in acrylic on paper, the work combines bold colour, dramatic contrast, and a strong sense of motion. The soaring form of Gwaihir dominates the composition, while the sharp black peaks and luminous stars create a sense of danger, height, and triumph. The decorative border enhances the piece further, giving it the feeling of an illuminated vision from Middle-earth.

Ruth Lacon has long been admired for her Tolkien-inspired art. A member of The Tolkien Society since the 1980s, she has contributed both artwork and articles to Tolkien publications over many years. She holds degrees in Zoology and in Design (Illustration), and her work reflects both scholarly engagement with Tolkien’s world and a distinctive artistic imagination. Her Tolkien-inspired paintings have appeared in her published volume The Art of Ruth Lacon, and she is well known among enthusiasts for her original interpretations of scenes from Middle-earth.

This painting illustrates Gandalf’s rescue by Gwaihir after his peril in the mountains, a moment of sudden deliverance and hope. Ruth Lacon conveys that sense of elevation and release with great energy, making this an especially evocative piece for admirers of Tolkien’s legendarium.

The work is a fine original example of modern Tolkien art, and would be a wonderful addition to any collection devoted to Tolkien, fantasy illustration, or original literary art.

A beautiful and highly displayable original painting by one of the best-known contemporary Tolkien-inspired artists.

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