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original signed painting Surreal Aquatic Landscape Figures Candles - $200 (Essex / Caldwell)
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*** OVERALL GOOD CONDITION - measures 13.5" x 17" fully framed ***
This painting depicts a surreal and emotionally charged scene with a blend of human and natural elements, rendered in a style that evokes a sense of dreamlike narrative. Perhaps interpreted as depicting the Biblical story of Jonah?
A large, stylized face, possibly representing grief or contemplation, dominates the lower center, with tears appearing to flow from its eyes. Below it, a round, world-like object is cradled or emerges. -- A large, dark, fish-like or monstrous creature with sharp teeth looms in the upper background, seemingly part of a turbulent, wave-like landscape. Small boats navigate this watery expanse. -- Numerous lit candles are positioned in the lower-left and central areas, casting reflections on what appears to be water. Cryptic symbols or text are inscribed on tombstone-like structures in the mid-ground.
The overall atmosphere of the painting has a predominantly dark color palette with blues, greens, and grays, with accents of fiery orange and yellow, contributing to a somber yet dramatic mood.
Artist's Signature: The signature "D. Henry 2000" is visible in the lower-left corner, indicating the artist and the year of creation.
Surrealism: The painting features dream-like, illogical, and often unsettling juxtapositions of elements, such as the large, shark-like creature in the sky, the distorted human-like face, and the floating candles. These elements create a sense of unreality and psychological depth, characteristic of Surrealist art.