Original graphite concept portrait sketch by Alan M. Clark, dated 1996 and inscribed verso “Sketch #1 for ‘I Vampire’.” Executed in Clark’s characteristic atmospheric draftsmanship, the work depicts a striking male figure with angular features and an intense gaze strongly reminiscent of David Bowie. While no direct published documentation connecting Bowie to the work has yet been identified, the comparison is compelling given Bowie’s enduring association with gothic and vampire imagery in popular culture, particularly through his appearance in the film The Hunger. The sketch appears to have been created as preparatory or conceptual material for an “I Vampire” project, likely unpublished or developmental in nature. Works of this kind by Clark are appreciated for their fusion of dark fantasy aesthetics with psychologically expressive portraiture, and offer insight into the artist’s creative process during the height of his 1990s fantasy and horror illustration career.
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Original graphite pencil sketch on paper by Alan M. Clark, presented in a hard background. The work appears to be in very good overall condition with no obvious tears, losses, or heavy discoloration visible through the glazing. Pencil lines remain clean and well preserved with strong clarity to the facial details. Minor light handling wear and faint age-related toning may be present consistent with age and framing. Reverse inscription is clear and legible.
Length 5in, Height 5in, Width 1in
