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Rhonda Libbey
"Tengu"– Original Painting, Japanese Mythical Creature, Oil and Gold Leaf

2023

About the Item

Rhonda Libbey’s "Tengu" is an oil and 24 karat gold painting on panel measuring 7 x 5 x 0.12 inches unframed, and 8.25 x 6.25 inches in its elegant gold frame. The work is framed and ready to hang. In this richly symbolic portrait, a young figure with dark blue hair and feathery wings holds a crimson mask bearing a stylized white leaf motif. The figure’s vivid garment features red panels adorned with golden pom-pom embellishments, and a blue sleeve that draws attention to the hand’s carefully rendered positioning. Behind him glows a luminous background of 24 karat gold leaf, forming a halo-like shape that evokes spiritual reverence and iconographic traditions. A single black feather lies across the chest, deepening the work’s allegorical dimension. Libbey blends realism and fantasy with remarkable finesse, highlighting intricate details in texture and form while retaining a painterly softness. The mask, suggestive of Japanese Tengu mythology, becomes a metaphor for identity, mystery, and hidden power. This small-format painting captivates with its precision and presence, making it a compelling addition to any serious collection of contemporary figurative art.
  • Creator:
    Rhonda Libbey
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1308214678492

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