The Destroyer (painting) explained

The Destroyer
Artist:	Frank Frazetta
Year:	1971
Medium:	Oil on canvas

The Destroyer^[1] (also known as Conan the Destroyer) is a 1971 painting by American artist Frank Frazetta. Notwithstanding the prolific use of the word "Conan" that's been attached to Frazetta's work for many years, none of his paintings bear the "Conan" name.^[2] The painting depicts Conan the Barbarian in the act of swinging an axe with dead warriors around him.

Sale

On July 23, 2010, Conan the Destroyer sold for US$1.5 million. It was bought by a private collector, fetching the highest price paid of any of Frazetta's paintings. It was sold two months after Frazetta died in May.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Frazetta Art Museum. The Destroyer. 28 June 2014.
2. Web site: Frazetta Art Museum. Gallery. 28 June 2014.
3. Web site: 'Conan' painting draws $1.5 mil . New York Post . July 23, 2010 . May 13, 2012.
4. Web site: 'Conan the Destroyer' painting sells for $1.5M, 2 months after Frazetta's death . The Associated Press . 2010 . May 13, 2012.