Although the game features a sprawling open-world filled with missions, weapons, hundreds of wildlife and various other content, many could agree that the most memorable part of Red Dead Redemption 2 is its diverse cast of vibrant and interesting characters. After all, there are very few video game lead protagonists that have managed to capture the hearts of fans in a way like Arthur Morgan. Even after three years since his debut, this brutally vengeful yet somehow likable character still resonates with millions of fans, which has led to many pieces of creative Red Dead Redemption 2 fan tributes.
Since 1988, the British video game developer Rockstar North has produced a fair share of influential characters through its releases, with protagonists like Tommy Vercetti and Trevor Philips from the GTA series being some of gaming's most iconic characters. With that said, none of them is arguably quite like Red Dead Redemption 2's lead, Arthur Morgan. Although he is a merciless outlaw who frequently murders and steals his way across the American frontier, Rockstar made sure to highlight his tender and compassionate side through the way Arthur treats his fellow gang members.
Separating Arthur Morgan from previous Rockstar protagonists, this deep complexity of his personality has touched many fans all over the world. Now, one artistic fan named LetsPlayItGrant set out to pay tribute to the character through an incredible piece of hyperrealistic fan art, which is being touted by some members of the Red Dead community as one of the "top 5 best drawings of Arthur Morgan."
By just looking at the drawing from afar, fans can see that a tremendous amount of passion, craftsmanship, and detail went into bringing this pencil interpretation of Arthur Morgan to life. Stunningly, almost every physical characteristic from his appearance in Red Dead Redemption 2 makes the cut, such as Arthur Morgan's signature Clint Eastwood-inspired glare. Not only that, but even the more subtle details on Arthur's face were included, like the scarring that marks his beard and even the skin blemishes and crow's feet that surround his eyes. Even his hair is a spot-on translation of what is seen in the game.
After the artist LetsPlayItGrant shared the image of their drawing on the game's official subreddit, the post quickly amassed praise from fans of the game. With over 800 upvotes, it is clear that Reddit's dedicated Red Dead Redemption 2 community has truly appreciated this close-up and detailed interpretation of the iconic Arthur Morgan.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
