J. R. R. Tolkien: Artist and IllustratorA lavishly illustrated study of Tolkiens paintings and drawings, set in the context of his writings. J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 1973), renowned author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion was an artist in pictures as well as in words. In fact, for him the two were closely linked, and in his paintings and drawings he displayed remarkable powers of invention that equalled his gift for words. His books have been read by many thousands;