The Chrome Borne by Clyde Caldwell (1999)

Painted by Clyde Caldwell in 1999, The Chrome Borne served as the cover illustration for the 1999 Baen Books urban fantasy omnibus of the same name by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon. Set in Lackey's SERRAted Edge universe, the story bridges modern motorsport and street racing culture with secret elven magic and ancient sorcery. The composite illustration depicts the human car-mage Tannim in the foreground holding a tire iron next to his classic red Ford Mustang, framed by an elven mage with a glowing sword, a golden dragon, a kitsune fox-spirit, an armed companion, and a skeletal necromancer.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Clyde Caldwell'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