• This image shows the Cowardly Lion being dressed up after his arrival in the Emerald City.

• It was created by famed comic book artist and film noir specialist, Glen Orbik.

• It was created as part of the Wizard of Oz traveling exhibit of interpretive art from important contemporary artists, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz film release.

• The art show “Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection” featured 14 artists and was launched at Art Basel Miami in December 2008, then traveled through the US in 2009.

• The original rendition of this image was chosen to be featured in the Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition book, released in fall 2009.

The Wizard of Oz film was released in 1939 and was an instant success. It's lead actress Judy Garland was already becoming a star after being paired with Mickey Rooney, but the 16 year old was granted star status when she won an Academy Juvenile Award. The Wizard of Oz film was based on the same-titled book written by Frank L. Baum and published in 1900. Baum's creation heralded a series of thirteen books set in the land of Oz with other titles featuring characters other than Dorothy. Glen Orbik is an american artist who's work spans many genres: Comics, book covers, storyboards and advertisments.

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