Santa Fe Romance by Earl William Linderman Signed Print
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Santa Fe train in the background as a lover and "Doktor Thrill" look longingly. The idea for Doktor Thrill came in 1970 when Linderman was vacationing in San Diego. He was sitting on Fisherman's Wharf at Crystal Pier, "with the fog rolling in, the moon coming up, and the waves lashing against the pilings," when his imagination kicked into high gear, and Doktor Thrill was born. During the next three years, Linderman drew sketches of his character, who originally appeared as Captain Evil, a mysterious-looking man one might find in novels of intrigue. These initial works were influenced by German Expressionism. By 1974, however, Linderman had slicked up Captain Evil and transformed him into Doktor Thrill, an urbane character who, with his three cohorts -- Snake Lady, Blue Angel, and Lotta Heat -- lives life in the fast lane; a sensual character reminiscent of Errol Flynn. Linderman describes Doktor Thrill as "every man's prototype; he's cool and macho, a contempo tough guy, suave and debonair, a pleasure seeker who sleeps late and plays all night." Doktor Thrill's metamorphosis was a direct response to Linderman's "need to express myself in a brighter style." Today, his creations have achieved cult status, with collectors and fans often showing up at his openings dressed as their favorite Linderman characters. Signed in blue colored pencil. Gold framed, cream mat. H 41.5" x W 34' x D 1.5". Art Measurements: W 29.5" x H 36.75".
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Santa Fe Romance by Earl William Linderman Signed Print
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