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Douglas Safranek
Touch of Red, surrealist egg tempera on panel still life painting

2021

$4,000
£3,053.89
€3,497.78
CA$5,603.98
A$6,265.94
CHF 3,286.75
MX$75,895.55
NOK 41,488.70
SEK 39,196.80
DKK 26,107.43

About the Item

Douglas Safranek's Touch of Red calls back to 17th century Dutch still lifes. Filled with humor and complexity, Safranek's rather constrained and controlled stroke imbues his paintings with an uncanny quality. The shells and dragonfly appear primordial and arcane, with their protruding points and exoskeletons. Opalescent shells and gossamer wings reflect off one another, almost camouflaging the winged interloper.
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    2021
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    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DGS0161stDibs: LU41639430752

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