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Unidentified"Symbolist Composition"XX Century
XX Century
$1,885.80
£1,420.38
€1,600
CA$2,600.59
A$2,921.65
CHF 1,526.57
MX$35,660.11
NOK 19,382.94
SEK 18,244.96
DKK 12,178.59
About the Item
Artist: Unidentified
Dimensions: Framed: 51 x 45 cm Artwork: 13 x 9 cm
Medium: Oil on board/canvas
Period: [Estimate based on style, e.g., Mid-20th Century / Contemporary]
Style: Symbolism / Expressionism
This captivating oil painting, attributed to an unidentified artist, presents a deeply introspective and evocative scene. Rendered in a rich palette of warm golden hues, the composition features intense, expressive faces gazing toward a crowned infant figure. The masterful interplay of shadow and light lends an almost spiritual or allegorical depth to the piece, evoking themes of wisdom, guardianship, and the passage of time.
Executed in a Symbolist or Expressionist manner, the painting exhibits striking similarities to early 20th-century European modernism, reminiscent of the dramatic chiaroscuro and emotionally charged compositions found in the works of Käthe Kollwitz or Franz von Stuck. The close, intimate framing of the figures enhances the work’s meditative quality, making it a profound and thought-provoking addition to any collection.
Housed in an elegant silver-tone frame with a deep blue mat, this small-format artwork commands attention despite its modest size, offering collectors and art enthusiasts a unique piece of mysterious and compelling visual storytelling.
- Creator:Unidentified
- Creation Year:XX Century
- Dimensions:Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
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- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Edinburgh, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1987215890442
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