Burne Hogarth Portfolio - Arthur - King Arthur - 1983

Burne Hogarth (1911–1996) – King Arthur Portfolio, Volume One (1983) – Complete Set of 6 Prints – Signed & Numbered 1103/1500

Complete limited-edition portfolio of six magnificent black-and-white illustrations by Burne Hogarth, published in 1983, with an original pencil signature and handwritten edition number.

Offered here is King Arthur Portfolio – Volume One, a remarkable collection of six highly detailed illustrations by the legendary American artist Burne Hogarth (1911–1996), internationally renowned for his groundbreaking work on Tarzan and his influential books on dynamic anatomy and figure drawing.

The portfolio presents six dramatic scenes inspired by Arthurian legends, featuring medieval knights, battles, mythical creatures, enchanted landscapes and elaborate architectural settings.

Hogarth's extraordinary command of anatomy, movement, perspective and intricate pen-and-ink illustration is evident throughout the series.

Portfolio details

Artist: Burne Hogarth (1911–1996)

Title: King Arthur Portfolio – Volume One

Year: 1983

Publisher: Richard Pryor, Carmel Valley, California, USA

Distributor: Glenwood Distributors, Inc., California, USA

Edition: Limited edition of 1,500 numbered copies

Edition number: 1103/1500

Signature: Hand-signed in pencil by Burne Hogarth on Plate One

Dimensions: 36.0 × 28.5 cm per sheet (approximately 14.2 × 11.2 inches)

Contents: Complete set of six individual prints, accompanied by the original illustrated portfolio cover

Technique: Black-and-white printed reproductions of Hogarth's original illustrations on paper

The portfolio contains all six original plates:

Signature and edition

Plate One bears the artist's original pencil signature and handwritten edition number 1103/1500.

The remaining five plates carry the printed copyright notice dated 1983.

The original illustrated portfolio cover and publisher information are included.

Condition

Good vintage condition overall, considering its age of more than 40 years.

The illustrations retain strong black-and-white contrast and fine detail.

The original portfolio cover shows signs of handling, including creases and wear along the edges and corners. Minor handling marks and edge wear are also visible on some sheets.

Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.

Collector's appeal

Burne Hogarth is one of the most influential illustrators in American comic art history. His distinctive combination of dramatic composition, muscular anatomy and exceptional linework has inspired generations of comic artists and illustrators.

This complete, signed and numbered 1983 portfolio offers an opportunity to acquire six impressive examples of his Arthurian fantasy imagery in their original published presentation.

A desirable vintage portfolio for collectors of Burne Hogarth, classic American comic art, fantasy illustration and Arthurian mythology.