This is the original cover painting created for Mark A. Garland's fantasy fiction novel "A story in the tradition of the Conan series, only without the "Barbarian" added to the hero's name" - published by Baen, 1997.   (see the cover for reference).  It's a classic pose and composition, in high DKS style!  Super visual effect and expression, handpainted in acrylic on gypsum board, 24" x 16"  and signed.