The Ice Mammoth Cometh study 1991

"The Ice Mammoth Cometh study" (1991) is a dynamic painting by Ken Kelly, known for his illustrations in fantasy and science fiction. The artwork features a monstrous mammoth, its trunk raised and curled in a menacing pose, dominating the foreground. Several human figures, seemingly fleeing from the beast, are depicted in the background, adding a sense of urgency and danger. The artwork is executed in a stylized, illustrative style, characteristic of Kelly's work, creating a dramatic and visually captivating scene. It evokes themes of power, nature, and the struggle for survival.