« Bard and Smaug », 1989

by Henri Galeron (French illustrator, b. 1939)
Cover illustration for the French edition of "Bilbo Le Hobbit" by JRR Tolkien, Le Livre de Poche, 1989

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I'm given to understand knights are supposed to kill dragons?

https://piefed.social/c/lotrmemes/p/1904053/i-m-given-to-understand-knights-are-supposed-to-kill-dragons

« A Flecha Negra de Bard voou em direção a Smaug.», 1962

by Antònio Quadros (portugese artist, 1933-1994)
Plate #15 of "O Gnomo", 1st portugese edition of "The #Hobbit" by #JRRTolkien
Livraria Civilização, Porto 1962

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« Bilbo encontra Smaug », 1962

by Antònio Quadros (portugese artist, 1933-1994)
Plate #13 of "O Gnomo", first portugese edition of "The Hobbit" by #JRRTolkien
Livraria Civilização, Porto 1962

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