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Rudolf Kosow
REBEL (black pug carlin cowboys lasso vintage americana surrealist oil painting)

2021

$7,760
£5,888.11
€6,732.53
CA$10,838.62
A$12,051.07
CHF 6,292.40
MX$146,690.82
NOK 80,288.31
SEK 75,226.31
DKK 50,246.09
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A colossal black pug, its head resting heavily on the ground, gazes outward with an expression both sorrowful and unyielding. Its vast, glossy eyes shimmer with quiet defiance, reflecting an unseen world. The meticulously rendered fur—deep blacks and stormy blues—flows like a turbulent sky, giving the creature an almost mythical presence. In the stark foreground, two cowboys stride forward, their movements deliberate, their hats casting long shadows. A lasso in their hands, its purpose ambiguous—are they leading the giant, or has it slipped beyond their control? The contrast between their determined steps and the dog's immense stillness creates a surreal tension, blurring the lines between dominance and devotion. Through its dreamlike scale and masterful contrasts, Rebel evokes themes of quiet resistance, companionship, and the unspoken bonds that tether us—whether through duty, love, or the weight of an untamed spirit.
  • Creator:
    Rudolf Kosow (1972, German, Kazakhstani)
  • Creation Year:
    2021
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.06 in (150 cm)Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Quebec, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU907115879042

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