Token of Dragonsblood by Clyde Caldwell (1991)

This iconic, action-packed high-fantasy illustration is titled “Token of Dragonsblood”, painted in 1991 by the legendary American fantasy master Clyde Caldwell. Rendered using a traditional oil on board technique, the composition utilizes a dynamic aerial sword-and-sorcery motif: a blonde woman wearing a lavender dress and a mask rides a fiery orange dragon into a fierce mid-air combat encounter, clashing directly with a dark-haired woman clad in a white shirt who steers a sleek black dragon through a misty, pine-covered mountain range. The artwork originally served as the sensational front cover illustration for TSR’s 1991 paperback fantasy novel titled Token of Dragonsblood, written by author Damaris Cole. The compelling backstory of the piece stems from Caldwell's brilliant mastery of movement and fantasy action, which later allowed the painting to transcend its initial book cover format; it was highly celebrated for its rare, dual-perspective depiction of a dragon rider duel and was subsequently selected to be published as a premium fine art collector piece in the highly sought-after, limited-edition “Kingdom of Knives” Portfolio (Set One) released in 1992.

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