Virgil Finlay (1914 to 1971)
Virgil Finlay has been described as the most popular interior illustrator ever to work in science fiction magazines. His method, influenced by the art of Gustave Dore, was to use a lithographic pen and ink to produce stipple art, or a dotted photographic effect. After World War II, Finlay had converted to Judaism. His new faith was distinctively reflected in this artwork.
Information courtesy of Morphy Auctions, December 2007