Synopsis
An artist’s painting comes alive as a demon who will destroy his life.
History
First publication: Schools Science Journal, November-December 1888
Review
A story about the value of what we have vs. what we wish for. The artist dreams of being a great artist at the cost of his life.
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
The Complete Short Stories of H. G. Wells, edited by John Hammond, trade paperback, Phoenix Giant, 1999-00-00
