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SOLD!
to an important collector through the Samuel Collection Gallery!
Awards:
~ Second Place
“20th Annual Wildlife In Art 2009”
Exhibited:
~ Samuel Collection Gallery
"Grand Opening | 2.26.10"
~ Foothills Art Association
“20th Annual Wildlife In Art 2009”
~ 2009 San Diego County Fair
~ San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild
"Fine Art Festival V"
~ Southwestern Artists' Association
~ St. Clair Gallery
~ Escondido Municipal Gallery
~ UU Bard Hall Gallery
~ 504 Gallery
This oil on mahogany is very popular!
From a contemporary suite of thematic works featuring monkeys in human situations following illustrator C. M. Coolidge's lead in his "Dogs Playing Poker" series for advertising firm Brown & Bigelow in 1903.
IDeology is a contemplative portrait.
In his cigar-smoking bravado, the monkey presents the raw male drive, flaunting mainstream conceptions of what is overtly male ~ an obsession with sports stats and puffing on a fine stogie.
However here, he exhales a sinuous line of smoke which moves up to cradle and caress the female timepiece ~ a symbol for creativity ~ inviting the brave to step out of the ordinary and engage in a dance with their own unconscious, inventive side.
From a contemporary suite of thematic works featuring monkeys in human situations following illustrator C. M. Coolidge's lead in his "Dogs Playing Poker" series for advertising firm Brown & Bigelow in 1903.
The Baroque frame dates to c.1864
Giclee available. Please contact the Artist. |
