An exceptional example of Frank C. Papé’s intricate pen-and-ink work, Untitled (Demonic Encounter) captures the artist’s fascination with the fantastical and grotesque.
 
Executed with Papé’s signature precision and theatrical flair, the composition depicts a vivid confrontation between a demonic figure and a human subject, rendered with elaborate costume detail and expressive linework. The drawing exemplifies Papé’s mastery of tone and movement, hallmarks of his celebrated illustrations for the works of Rabelais, Anatole France, and other literary masters of the early twentieth century.
 
Framed 34.5 cm. x 39 cm