Egyptian Queen Print
Egyptian Queen
The 1969 painting Egyptian Queen by Frank Frazetta is often hailed as one of his most iconic works, frequently likened to his own “Mona Lisa.” The piece holds personal significance for Frazetta, as the figure depicted is based on his wife, Ellie, during her pregnancy with their third child. The painting masterfully uses lighting to highlight the queen’s features, contrasting the vibrant hues of her dress with the earthy tones of the background.
This artwork made its first appearance on the cover of Eerie Magazine #23 in 1969 and later graced the cover of Creepy Magazine #92 in 1977. It is widely believed that George Lucas drew inspiration from Egyptian Queen for Princess Leia’s costume design in Star Wars.
On May 16, 2019, Egyptian Queen was auctioned by Heritage Auctions in Chicago, Illinois, fetching a record-breaking $5.4 million, making it the most expensive piece of original comic book art ever sold at public auction.
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Egyptian Queen
The 1969 painting Egyptian Queen by Frank Frazetta is often hailed as one of his most iconic works, frequently likened to his own “Mona Lisa.” The piece holds personal significance for Frazetta, as the figure depicted is based on his wife, Ellie, during her pregnancy with their third child. The painting masterfully uses lighting to highlight the queen’s features, contrasting the vibrant hues of her dress with the earthy tones of the background.
This artwork made its first appearance on the cover of Eerie Magazine #23 in 1969 and later graced the cover of Creepy Magazine #92 in 1977. It is widely believed that George Lucas drew inspiration from Egyptian Queen for Princess Leia’s costume design in Star Wars.
On May 16, 2019, Egyptian Queen was auctioned by Heritage Auctions in Chicago, Illinois, fetching a record-breaking $5.4 million, making it the most expensive piece of original comic book art ever sold at public auction.
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