Rudolph Belarski (American, 1900-1983). Synthetic Men of Mars, Argosy Weekly pulp magazine cover, January 7, 1939. Oil o...

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Rudolph Belarski (American, 1900-1983)
Synthetic Men of Mars, Argosy Weekly pulp magazine cover, January 7, 1939
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 inches (86.4 x 61.0 cm)
Signed lower right: Rudolph Belarski

The Frank Collection of Science Fiction & Fantasy Art

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Versailles, Kentucky;
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2005.

Synthetic Men of Mars is the ninth offering in Edgar Rice Burroughs's Martian series, often referred to as the "John Carter of Mars" books. Beginning in 1913 with A Princess of Mars, these stories are considered some of the most influential early science fiction works, and the John Carter characters are among the most significant to be birthed in pulp magazines such as Argosy, and its predecessor All-Story.

This powerfully exciting cover by Rudolph Belarski shows a climactic moment in Synthetic Men of Mars, with Vor Daj and Janai riding the giant bird known as a malagor to the rescue of Dejah Thoris, wife of John Carter. Filled with vivid color and dynamic movement, this is one of the most powerful covers Belarski created for the storied title.


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