The Taming of Sméagol - Lord of The Rings by Alan Lee (1991)

Titled 'The Taming of Sméagol' (1991), this watercolor and pencil illustration by Alan Lee depicts the tense confrontation from Book IV, Chapter 1 of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Two Towers'. As Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee navigate the rugged, treacherous terrain of the Emyn Muil on their journey to Mordor, Gollum attempts to ambush them in the night. The artwork captures the climactic moment where Gollum grapples fiercely with Sam over wet river stones before Frodo intervenes, drawing his Elven blade Sting and holding it to the wretched creature's throat to tame and interrogate him. Created for the celebrated 1991 centenary illustrated edition of 'The Lord of the Rings', Lee utilizes a cool, atmospheric monochromatic palette of purples, slates, and grays that emphasizes the rocky desolation and dramatic emotional tension of the encounter.

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