King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King Album Cover Art #1730605 (License: Personal Use)

This is the original 1969 album cover for *In the Court of the Crimson King* by King Crimson, painted by artist Barry Godber. The image depicts a grotesque, hyper-expressive face rendered in intense reds and purples, with bulging eyes and an open mouth revealing teeth and tongue, evoking raw emotion and psychological intensity. Its surreal, almost hallucinogenic style became emblematic of the progressive rock era and remains one of the most recognizable album artworks in music history.

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