Virgil Finlay (American, 1914-1971). "The Ice Maiden" / 1966. Oil on board, 20 x 16 inches. A later, cubism-influenced piece from the artist's career. A female figure encased in ice. Originally owned by Forrest J. Ackerman, considered to be the science fiction genre's most famous fan (and progenitor, unfortunately, of the dreadful "sci-fi" appellation). The painting was displayed in one of the rooms of his legendary "Ackermansion", which was essentially a church for science fiction books, magazines, film, memorabilia and art. #ScienceFictionArt #FantasyArt #SurrealArt #CharactersAndCreatures

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