The Eagle: Pilot of the Future

Made:
1951
maker:
Frank Hampson

Original artwork for the `Eagle' comic featuring the character `Dan Dare'. Gouache and ink on card, 59x41.5cm. Pilot of the Future. Eagle cover, volume 1, no 41. Artist, Frank Hampson, 1951. Signed top right. Storyline features: submarine scenes, underwater, 'George' electronic pilot, Dan Dare blue skin. Blank space top left is for Eagle issue masthead. In frame 65x50.5x2cm

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
1993-1050
Materials:
ink and gouache on card
Measurements:
overall: 590 x 415 mm
type:
illustration
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited