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Thomas McKnightDragonissi (Aegean Sea Suite)1989
1989
$1,185
£904.84
€1,030.20
CA$1,663.93
A$1,819
CHF 962.33
MX$21,767.24
NOK 12,244.29
SEK 11,208.41
DKK 7,694.93
About the Item
"Dragonissi" is a serigraph on paper by Thomas McKnight from his 'Aegean Sea Suite', signed 'McKnight' lower right and numbered XII/CC lower left. From the edition of 510 (there were also 200 Arabic, 50 APs, 6 PPs, 4 trial proofs and 50 HCs). The image size is 16 x 18 inches and the framed dimensions are 28 x 29.5 inches. Framed in a contemporary black frame.
Dragonissi, part of Thomas McKnight’s luminous Aegean Sea Suite, draws the viewer into a sun-soaked terrace overlooking the crystalline waters of the Aegean. Named for a small island near Mykonos, this serigraph radiates the clarity, tranquility, and timeless charm that define McKnight’s vision of Greece. A stone patio, patterned with soft Mediterranean light, leads to a tranquil pool filled with floating water lilies—an oasis within an oasis.
Brilliant blues and whites anchor the composition, while warm accents—terra-cotta pots, striped textiles, golden cushions—create an atmosphere of effortless leisure. The distant island rises gently from the sea, bathed in the glowing light of a high sun, evoking the quiet beauty of long afternoons by the water. Every detail, from climbing vines to sculptural cacti, celebrates a landscape shaped by sun, earth, and ancient rhythms.
In Dragonissi, McKnight offers a deeper sense of stillness and intimacy than in the more bustling scenes of the suite. It is a private retreat—serene, glowing, and utterly transportive. For collectors seeking art that captures both the spirit of the Greek isles and the serenity of a perfect escape, this piece is a radiant and inviting treasure.
Thomas McKnight (b. 1941) has built an international reputation for paintings and prints that celebrate beauty, serenity, and the joy of place. His luminous interiors open onto sweeping views of oceans, gardens, and distant cities, inviting the viewer into a world of color and calm. Blending elements of landscape, architecture, and still life, McKnight creates spaces that are at once intimate and expansive, windows into a life of leisure, travel, and imagination.
McKnight’s works are represented in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution, and the New Britain Museum of American Art, as well as numerous private and corporate collections worldwide. In 2000, President and Mrs. Clinton selected his painting Night in Gramercy Park as the official White House Christmas card, underscoring his cultural significance.
His style, often described as both romantic and modern, draws from the traditions of Matisse and Bonnard while embracing the clarity of contemporary design. Interiors become portraits of imagined lives, spaces filled with books, music, and art, while his landscapes evoke the timeless allure of destinations like Santorini, the Riviera, or New England’s coast. In today’s art market, where collectors increasingly seek works that blend fine art with lifestyle and décor, McKnight’s images feel especially relevant: they resonate as both art objects and as visions of the lives we aspire to live.
For today’s collectors, McKnight’s art resonates more than ever: in an age of constant motion, his paintings offer a pause, a reminder of the beauty of interiors and landscapes where light, color, and memory converge. His works are both nostalgic and aspirational, appealing to seasoned art lovers and those beginning their collections with imagery that feels timeless, joyful, and universally human.
- Creator:Thomas McKnight (1941, American)
- Creation Year:1989
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: GRMCK93091F1stDibs: LU2664217354922
Thomas McKnight
Thomas McKnight's imaginary images can be described as delightful visions. No matter the passage of fashion or the seasons, there are places of transcendent timelessness in his work where peace and beauty only exists. Besides the incredible beauty of this work, it is probably his creation of places that gives us a sense of home that is responsible for his rapport with such a large public audience.
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