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Melissa Barkley
Floating Castle - Contemporary Surreal Landscape

2000s

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Fantastical surreal landscape with a floating castle in an idyllic, dream-like setting with bright blue sky and green grass by Melissa Barkley (American, 20th Century), c. 2000s. The levitating castle is fractured into sections, as if dissolving, however each intact piece is depicted in great detail and even includes a small figure. Signed "Melissa Barkley" in the lower right corner. Tag on verso with artist and show information. No frame.
  • Creator:
    Melissa Barkley
  • Creation Year:
    2000s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very minor corner wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-DBH66071stDibs: LU5427632302

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