Flies and Spiders - Lord of The Rings by Alan Lee (1997)

"Flies and Spiders" (also referred to as "The Spiders of Mirkwood") is a celebrated watercolor illustration by English concept artist and illustrator Alan Lee, created for the 60th anniversary illustrated edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" published by HarperCollins in 1997. The painting captures a pivotal and ominous scene from Chapter 8, where Bilbo Baggins discovers Thorin Oakenshield's company of dwarves bundled tightly in silk cocoons and suspended from the twisted boughs of the dark forest of Mirkwood while a monstrous giant spider lurks menacingly above them. Lee's masterfully atmospheric, subdued earthy palette and intricate detailing of the dense canopy and sticky webs encapsulate the creeping dread of the enchanted forest.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Alan Lee's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA