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Painting, Oil on Wood
Size: 14 W x 18 H x 1 D in
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For my art, the classics will always be an influential reference point, a romantic vision, an idea of perfection, an ideal of form. For this painting I drew my inspiration from the rich heritage of classical art, especially classical Greek statues. To paint a 2D representation of a 3D image, especially one over 2000 years old, immediately presented me with two challenges. The first, was how to represent the form and the second was how to colour the image. All primary images are gone but the best representation of Alexander is usually quoted as that of Lysippus. I used a combination of this, plus the Roman copy in Ny Carlsberg Glypotek, Copenhagen and the bust of Alexander the Great in the Capitoline Museum in Rome as my inspiration for the form. For the colours, the Greek historian Arrian of Nicomedia described Alexander as: ‘strong, handsome commander with one eye dark as the night and one blue as the sky’. Others, however, believe this was an exaggeration. He is often described as having curly hair, lion-maned, or wearing a lion helmet. I painted his hair the colour of a lion’s mane, his eyes using cerulean pigment and gave him a fair complexion. I used oil pigments, 24 carat gold leaf and ink for the Classical Greek lettering.
Painting:Oil on Wood
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:14 W x 18 H x 1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
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Keith is a London based artist, and paints in oils, usually on canvas, but also on panels and wooden boards. Keith also uses watercolour and gouache utilising a mixture of inks, paints, and gold leaf. “I feel that there is a richness and complexity in my subjects, and this provides a wonderful opportunity to discover and learn, so that every time you look at one of my paintings, you see something new.” Keith is a member of the Barnet Guild of Artists, The Herts Visual Arts Forum (HVA) and The Barnet Artists. He has exhibited extensively locally. "If you are interested in a painting or a commission, or just want more information, please get in touch. I hope you enjoy my work. Thanks for visiting" Contact: art@ginsburg.co.uk
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