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http:// io9.com/ these-medieval-style-tolkien-illustrations-are-like-not-1585380478

These Medieval-Style Tolkien Illustrations Are Like Nothing We've Seen
Lauren Davis
Filed to: concept art
6/03/14 1:00pm

At first glance, these may look like Russian Orthodox iconography from the Middle ages. But they are actually striking illustrations of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Ukrainian artist Sergei Iukhimov.

Iukhimov's watercolor illustrations have graced Russian-language editions of Lord of the Rings, and we're honestly jealous that we didn't grow up with these faux-Medieval interpretations of Tolkien's epic. They evoke the legendary feel of Middle Earth, but also add a sense of whimsy.

You can see more of Iukhimov's paintings at Live Memory and egelantier's Tumblr.

They're a little big but not huge, so they are under the cut.

Comments

[engarian.livejournal.com]

Wow, these have such a different slant to them. I really like them.

- Erulisse (one L)

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Aren't they amazing? I think I will have to buy the Russian books just for the illustrations. :)

[engarian.livejournal.com]

Several years ago I was privileged to attend an exhibition of rare Russian icons that was exhibited at the Russian Museum of Minneapolis. It was a phenomenal exhibit of these amazing paintings, many of which had been hidden from the Soviets and would have meant death or imprisonment if they had been discovered. The artwork was so similar to what is depicted here. Just lovely!

- Erulisse (one L)

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

They remind me of Jay Johnstone's work, which also uses medieval styles and iconography to illustrate Tolkien.

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Oh, those are lovely too. Thank you for the link. :)

[chaotic-binky.livejournal.com]

Fascinating!

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

They really are. :)

[aglarien1.livejournal.com]

very interesting!

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

I know -- so cool. :)