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Frank Frazetta’s “Headless Horseman” Version I (1995) Unused artwork commissioned for an advertisement for Newell. The original artwork was created with oil on canvas and is 24x20 inches.
Later in his career, Frazetta was able to be very particular with which jobs he accepted. Frazetta, a classic horror fan, gladly accepted painting his take on Washington Irving’s Headless Horseman. Within a week, Frazetta submitted his artwork for approval and it was denied. The art director said the artwork was too “friendly,” and requested a more menacing take on the Headless Horseman to better match the tone of the ad. In one night, Frazetta painted Headless Horseman Version II, which was then used for the Newell advertisement. Version II is posted in the comments below.
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Frank Frazetta’s “Death Dealer I” oil on masonite. 16x24 inches. (1973)
Frank Frazetta illustrated a number of characters such as Conan The Barbarian, John Carter, Tarzan and Vampirella. In the height of his career, he decided to create his own character, one that he would fully own the rights to. His character: a symbol of death. Before a narrative even existed, Frazetta’s Death Dealer became iconic and known all around the globe. A few years after Frazetta created his masterpiece, his artwork was licensed by the band Molly Hatchet for their debut album in 1978. Death Dealer even inspired Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta’s most mysterious character, “Dark Wolf“ for their collaborative 1983 film, “Fire and Ice.” Frazetta and his wife Ellie, heavily merchandised Death Dealer due to demand! Death Dealer later had a series of comics and novels come to market, which Frazetta hoped would lead to an animation or live action movie based on one of the two. Unfortunately, Frazetta wasn’t able to see that happen in his lifetime. Fortunately, Frazetta’s fans are filled with passion that keep fueling the legacy. The excitement for Death Dealer and the entire Frazetta universe is unmatched. Stay tuned!
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