In the bucolic bosom of the earth, hobbits oftentimes fashioned their abodes nestled snugly within the rolling hillocks, where they dwelt beneath the surface in round-doored tunnels, lovingly referred to as smials. These dwellings, a symphony of simplicity at their humblest, bereft of even a solitary window, harmonized with the extensive grandeur of such renowned subterranean domains as Bag End on The Hill or the sprawling Brandy Hall, which played host to an entire extended family.
A multitude of hobbit-holes were designed and built for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Here, a selection of vibrant and varied entrances to the hobbit’s many homes have been drawn together by Senior Concept Artist Daniel Falconer.
There are people of extraordinary talent operating in today's world that have similar skills as the great masters of yesteryear. It just happens to be that the canvas that they paint on is the darkened screen of the cinemas of the world.
ABOUT DANIEL FALCONER
Senior Concept Artist at Wētā Workshop, Daniel Falconer joined the award-winning facility in 1996. The Workshop’s resident Tolkien expert, Daniel was instrumental in designing many of the iconic costumes, weapons, props, and characters seen in The Lord of the Rings. His film credits also include The Hobbit motion picture trilogy, King Kong, and The Chronicles of Narnia.
In addition to his work for the screen, Daniel serves as art director on Wētā Workshop’s collectibles and has written several books for the Workshop, including The Hobbit Chronicles and Middle-earth: From Script to Screen.
Printed on good quality 170 gsm A2 satin paper, The Doors of Hobbiton is shipped rolled up in a sturdy poster tube.