Between the Covers

Hardcover. Oil painting on board. Measuring 12" x 10". Signed in pencil on the back: "Hannes Bok, 1933 (about Feb.)." Small chip at the lower right corner, else near fine. A striking painting of a western landscape with a covered wagon passing through a desert plain. Bok was an important artist best known for his science fiction subjects. In 1953 he shared the Hugo Award for best cover artist. A rare example of one of Bok’s early non-science fiction works, featuring his luminous tempera style. His original oil paintings are scarce on the market, particularly works in color.

Item #379546