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Derek Overfield
The Shield of Heracles, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

2020

$2,045
£1,520.22
€1,779.69
CA$2,860.08
A$3,193.36
CHF 1,665.74
MX$39,267.07
NOK 21,023.73
SEK 19,793.11
DKK 13,276.49
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Title: "The Shield of Heracles" Artist: Derek Overfield The shield of Heracles, wrought by the hands of Hephaestus, appears in the account of the hero's encounter with the god Ares with his son Cycnus. The murderous Cycnus challenged Heracles to a duel, when the two met upon the road. Taking up the glorious and unbreakable shield, Heracles defeated Cycnus and with Athena's help the god Ares as well. Above is a semi-abstract figurative work done from life. The work is completed using a subtractive/additive method utilizing latex paint. The piece is sold unstretched. It can be restretched either inexpensively at a frame shop or DIY and presented in a gallery wrap style. It ships in a sturdy tube, rolled. Statement "and around his head the fair goddess set thick a golden cloud, and forth from the man made blaze a gleaming fire there he stood and shouted and when they heard the brazen voice of the son of Aeacus the hearts of all were dismayed." Homer, The Iliad My work is influenced by the classical and the romantic, the archaic and the modern - and strives for the monumental, divine and quietly brutal. Through paint and line I seek to capture the light of existence, that "gleaming fire", as well as to portray its gravity. I strive to celebrate the figure, its mysterious power and charisma. Like a purging fire, I hope to burn away the ornament, the unnecessary, in order to expose the purity beneath. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Location: Back lower right :: Canvas :: Landscape :: Original :: Framed: No
  • Creator:
    Derek Overfield (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Yardley, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU802112332612

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