Edgar Rice Burroughs (American, 1875 – 1950) remains one of the most influential American authors of the early 20th century, best known for creating the iconic character Tarzan and for his contributions to the adventure, fantasy, and science fiction genres. His stories—filled with thrilling escapades, larger-than-life heroes, and vivid imaginary worlds—captured the imaginations of readers and continue to shape modern storytelling.
At The Conservation Center, we recently had the privilege of working on two remarkable paintings from The Vinson Collection: The Golden Lion and The Warlords of Mars. The collection is a comprehensive archive of materials related to Burroughs and is dedicated to preserving the author’s literary and artistic legacy. Founded by Stanleigh B. Vinson in the 1940s, it is the most significant collection of Burroughs’ works and memorabilia outside of Burroughs estate. The paintings themselves represent key moments from Burroughs’ tales and stand as vital pieces of this carefully curated collection.