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Richard BakerVIVA LAS VEGAS – Sunlit Caesar's Palace Pool with Bathers, Oil on Canvas, 30x402017
2017
$6,800
£5,178.94
€5,969.48
CA$9,513.15
A$10,692.16
CHF 5,568.19
MX$130,043.06
NOK 71,251.85
SEK 67,567.75
DKK 44,552.29
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As if envisioned for a Hollywood film, "Viva Las Vegas" is a striking work of Contemporary Realism by American artist Richard Baker. Painted in oil on canvas, this frozen moment captures the glamour and intrigue of a sun-drenched afternoon at the iconic Caesar’s Palace pool in Las Vegas, Nevada. Baker, a Los Angeles–based painter and accomplished Hollywood producer, brings a cinematic eye and narrative sensibility to the canvas.
At the heart of the composition is a mysterious woman, isolated in the lower right quadrant. Wearing sunglasses and a leopard-print bikini, she wades through glistening turquoise water, her figure sharply lit by the midday sun. Surrounded by the camouflage-like patterns of waves and reflections, she evokes the aura of a film star, a femme fatale, or perhaps an independent traveler on a private journey of self-discovery.
Set against classical Roman-inspired architecture—complete with white columns, cascading fountains, and sunbathers lounging poolside—the scene channels both ancient opulence and modern decadence. Figures in swimsuits, sunglasses, and wide-brimmed hats chat at the water’s edge, creating a layered social tableau.
In the extreme foreground, a halter-topped, tattooed bather poses for an unseen photographer. This subtle off-canvas presence introduces a cinematic device known as repoussé, drawing the viewer into the depth of the scene and expanding its sense of space and narrative possibility.
With its rich palette of turquoise, cobalt, and sunlit gold, Viva Las Vegas is a dynamic yet composed meditation on luxury, anonymity, and contemporary life. Baker masterfully orchestrates multiple storylines into one cohesive visual experience—one that rewards close looking and invites the viewer to imagine their own scene behind the sunglasses and shadows.
Framed in a sleek, aluminum floater frame.
- Creator:Richard Baker (1959, American)
- Creation Year:2017
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:30" x 40"Price: $6,800
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- Gallery Location:Palm Desert, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2887216597522
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