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and designer Bob Peak, lovingly executed in his distinct style with gouache and pastel on 25.5&#8243; x 39&#8243; artist&#8217;s board. For this portrait, Peak employs pale blues, yellows, browns, whites, and pinks with his characteristic flare, capturing the mystical and otherworldly spirit of the character on a sparse black background. Since Peak was born 6 years after the release of this silent romantic drama that helped propel Valentino to movie stardom, it&#8217;s possible <em>The Sheik<\/em> was simply one of Peak&#8217;s favorite films and thus this artwork was made in homage. Alternatively, this portrayal of Valentino bears a striking resemblance to actor Marlon Brando, whom Peak portrayed several times in his designs for 1979&#8217;s <em>Apocalypse Now<\/em>, perhaps indicating another inspiration behind this work. Particularly the shadowed right side of Valentino&#8217;s fa\u00e7ade bears striking resemblance to how Brando&#8217;s face was shadowed in his scenes as Captain Kurtz in the finale of the great anti-war film. Exhibits some signs of handling and age, including corner bumps and mild edgewear to board. 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