The Great Fury 1990

"The Great Fury" is a dramatic and highly detailed painting by Ken Kelly, renowned for his illustration work, showcasing a powerful gorilla engaged in a fierce battle with a pride of lions. The painting depicts the gorilla in a triumphant stance, hoisting a lioness high above its head while engaging another lion in a physical confrontation. The chaotic scene is set amidst a lush jungle landscape, adding to the sense of primal struggle and survival. The work, painted in 1990, is characteristic of Kelly's dramatic style, which often focused on depictions of fantasy and action.