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King Midas Painting
Mexico
Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 59.1 W x 47.2 H x 1.8 D in
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About The Artwork
This artwork portrays the legendary myth of King Midas and the tragic transformation of his daughter into gold. The painting captures the profound sorrow of the king, whose countenance reflects remorse as he gazes upon the golden statue of his beloved daughter. The anguish of the moment is depicted through the presence of death, a stealthy figure approaching with its mortal shroud to claim a life, reminding us of the inevitable consequence of unchecked greed. Beside the king, the queen implores death to cease, her face conveying the immense pain of a mother who has lost her daughter. The king's advisors observe the scene from different perspectives, each displaying expressions of sadness and guilt. In a corner of the painting, a solitary little bird weeps for the loss of its friend, the princess turned to gold. This subtle detail serves as a reminder of the innocence and fragility of life. This artwork invites us to reflect on the importance of true wealth in life. It reminds us that genuine value lies in human relationships, emotional connections, and the appreciation of simple yet essential things. It serves as a call to avoid succumbing to greed and avarice, reminding us of the profound aspects of life.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Oil on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:59.1 W x 47.2 H x 1.8 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
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Handling:Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Crated works are subject to an $80 care and handling fee. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Mexico.
Customs:Shipments from Mexico may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.
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The purpose of my artworks looks to create and experience within the spectator and sensibilize the human condition. Main idea it’s every individual be the artwork’s protagonist and being transferred its persona to the environment I created. I create environments and landscapes from towns with people wandering around. People roaming on my messy cities have the objective to surround the observer and get them involved in what it is happening; proximity to houses, light & people around, darkness, daylight, etc. Every element looks forward the observer make himself a question, where it’s going? Is going to take more time to get home? Is the dog lost? The artwork title plays a vital role, I look forward spectator get deep into the painting, for example, on Blue door, you will see the artwork in ocre color, the main idea is you observe the painting more in a detail and not just find the blue door but watch ever other detail embedded into it.
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