Have you checked in SPL's copy of _J.R.R. Tolkien : Artist and Illustrator_ (741.64 T577H 2000)? This book discusses early influences on Tolkien and might at least give you the name of the artist. --K.A. Bayruns Seattle, Washington On 3/12/06, Stan Shiebert <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > There is a painting that is said to have been an influence on the work of > J.R.R. Tolkien. It iis called "Der Geist des Berges," (The Spirit of the > Mountain.) Can anyone provide any leads to the artist and where we could > find a reproduction. > Thanks, > Stan > > Stan Shiebert > Librarian > Arts, Recreation & Literature Department > Seattle Public Library > > __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask]