Alan Lee Original Illustration: "Nazgûl" (1984) – A Masterpiece of Middle-earth Art
You are acquiring more than a drawing—you are becoming the custodian of a foundational piece of The Lord of the Rings visual history. This is an original graphite illustration by Alan Lee, created in 1984 and titled "Nazgûl." Rendered with ethereal detail and atmospheric depth, this piece captures the haunting presence of the Ringwraiths as only Lee—a future Oscar-winning conceptual designer for Peter Jackson’s film trilogy—could envision.
Created early in Lee’s celebrated career, this work exemplifies the delicate yet powerful style that would later define the look of Middle-earth for millions. Its provenance is uniquely documented: the illustration was acquired in April 2012 by Tolkien Gateway, the respected non-profit encyclopedia dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, where it served as a reference piece before entering the private market.