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The Paper Ark

The Paper Ark

Original price was: €1,300.00.Current price is: €1,000.00.

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An allegorical reimagining of Noah’s Ark, this work uses dramatic chiaroscuro lighting to explore memory through toy animals sailing on a fragile paper boat across a dark, reflective surface. The central vessel—carrying a tiger, antelope, and elephant—is framed by small sailboats, ceramic figures, and a draped white cloth, creating a striking contrast between warm highlights and a moody background.

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Art Details
Medium**Oil on canvas**
Size (cm)100x130cm
Year Created2026
FramedNo
SignedYes
Certificate of AuthenticityYes
Ready to HangYes

Ships From: Ireland
Artist Store: piedrahitaescobar Category: Tag:

Description

A allegorical exploration of memory and safe passage, drawing on Noah’s Ark imagery through childhood nostalgia and classical chiaroscuro.

Composition & Narrative

Central Motif: A oversized folded paper boat serves as a makeshift vessel carrying a tiger, antelope, and elephant across a mirrored dark surface.

Flanking Elements: Miniature sailboats and spotted ceramic figures balance the scene, guiding the journey across the reflective foreground.

Light & Atmosphere: Dramatic 17th-century style lighting contrasts the warm figures against a textured, moody background, anchored by a draped white cloth in the center.

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