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MARS (1980)
Acrylic on illustration board - 4” x 5”

Roman gods accompanied each planetary chapter of National Geographic’s Atlas of Our Universe, with this alternative preliminary concept for Mars depicting the god of war in action.

https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/mars/

#fantasy #preliminaryconcept #nationalgeographic

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The god Mars marches to war wearing bronze armor with straps of leather. The metal face plate of his plumed helm is tilted up exposing his red hair and beard. He holds a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. There is a sword at his belt. A pair of ravens fly at his side as streams of smoke flow past.

Figure detail from MARS featuring the god of war with visor up on his feathered helm. His face is angular with high cheek bones and full red beard.

Creature detail from MARS featuring a dark bird of war in silhouette with wings down in a flapping motion and talons back as it flies forward.

Michael Whelan

@MichaelWhelan@mastodon.art · 2 weeks ago

MARS (1980)
Acrylic on illustration board - 4” x 5”

Roman gods accompanied each planetary chapter of National Geographic’s Atlas of Our Universe, with this alternative preliminary concept for Mars depicting the god of war in action.

https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/mars/

#fantasy #preliminaryconcept #nationalgeographic

3 media

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