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Russell Tripp
Warrior and Pegasus Fight the Kraken - Original Surrealist On Board

c. 1980

$3,200
£2,457.46
€2,816.22
CA$4,504.81
A$5,046.38
CHF 2,624.75
MX$61,555.45
NOK 33,416.51
SEK 31,509.38
DKK 21,019.51

About the Item

Warrior and Pegasus Fight the Kraken - Original Surrealist On Board Dramatic and dynamic fantasy scene by Russell R. Tripp (American, 1942-2025). This piece depicts a warrior atop a luminous, winged steed, poised to strike a monstrous sea serpent amid crashing waves. The artist balances movement and tension, using bold contrasts of light and shadow to heighten the scene’s intensity. The detailed rendering of armor, musculature, and fluid water convey a sense of power, while the stormy sky and rugged cliffs enhance the epic atmosphere. Monogram "RT" in the lower left corner. Board size: 30"H x 24"W Russell Tripp (American, 1942-2025) enrolled in art classes at ten years old, beginning his path to become a professional artist from a young age. He went on to study at the Academy of Arts in San Francisco, graduating in 1964. Tripp was a prolific artist, despite the level of detail in his pieces. During the height of his career, he was selling paintings as quickly as he could produce them. Member, Society of Western Artists 1982 – Capitola Gallery, Capitola, CA 1974 – Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose, CA 1971 – Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, CA 1970 – Castle Art Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA 1969 – “Two Hundred Years of California Art”, Old Town Gallery, San Diego, CA 1968 – M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, San Francisco, CA 1967 – Atelier Award, Society of Western Artists 1965 – Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, CA 1964 – Castle Art Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA (solo) 1963 – Popular Award, Santa Cruz Festival of Art 1963 – Sow’s Ear Gallery, Aptos, CA
  • Creator:
    Russell Tripp (1924 - 2025, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH97991stDibs: LU54216005172

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