Mirror of Galadriel by Angus McBride (1984)

This gouache illustration by renowned British artist Angus McBride, titled Mirror of Galadriel, serves as iconic cover art from the 1980s Middle-earth Role Playing (MERP) system by Iron Crown Enterprises. Departing slightly from mainstream cinematic depictions, the scene showcases the ethereal Lady Galadriel using her immense healing arts and arcane powers next to her shallow silver basin. She greets a wounded wood-elf messenger arriving in the glowing mallorn-tree groves of Lothlórien, while a companion supporting the injured warrior looks on in awe. McBride’s distinctive style features vibrant clothing colors, meticulously detailed quivers, and historically grounded European dark-age armor aesthetics. This unique look defined a generation of tabletop fantasy long before the modern film trilogies.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Angus McBride's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • High-quality restored reproduction of the original artwork • 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