The Scouring of the Shire - Lord of The Rings by Alan Lee (1991)

"The Scouring of the Shire" is a 1991 watercolor painting by renowned English artist Alan Lee, created for the centenary illustrated edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings published by HarperCollins. The illustration depicts the four hobbits—Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Meriadoc Brandybuck, and Peregrin Took—riding back along a sunken road into their beloved homeland, only to be confronted by the devastating industrialization and wanton deforestation wrought under the corrupt rule of Saruman (Sharkey). Lee masterfully employs muted earthy tones, showing felled ancient trees, scarred landscape, and dark plumes of smoke rising in the distance, visually capturing the tragic collision of mechanized destruction with the pastoral innocence of the Shire.

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