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OIL/CANVAS
Size - 40x50cm
READY TO HANG

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Original oil painting, 100% hand painted on canvas.
Come with signed certificate of authenticity.

This vivid oil painting transforms a classic chessboard into a kaleidoscope of color, strategy, and symbolism. With bold, impasto textures and fragmented geometric patterns, the artist reimagines the battlefield of kings and queens through a Cubist-inspired lens. The luminous hues of red, yellow, blue, and green intensify the drama, while chess pieces—both prominent and obscured—stand like guardians in a surreal dimension. This artwork explores themes of conflict, balance, and decision-making in a stylized, emotionally charged composition that invites multiple interpretations.

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We will send the painting during 3 days after payment. If it is a gift, let me know and I'll giftwrap!
Delivery to USA, European countries will take 10-25 days(International shipping).
Please feel free to message me if you want other shipping methods(DHL, FedEx, other).
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Materials used:

Oil, canvas

Tags:
#game art #office decor #cubist style #chessboard #chess queen #surreal games #chess painting #philosophy painting #vibrant backdrop #chess art #abstract chess #chess masters #chess love #chess inspiration #surreal composition 

Surreal Battlefield (2024) Oil painting
by Arto Mkrtchyan

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OIL/CANVAS
Size - 40x50cm
READY TO HANG

IMPORTANT: Buyers from the USA and UK will not be charged any import taxes or customs duties for artworks.
Buyers from EU countries may be subject to a reduced import VAT, typically ranging from 5% to 10%, depending on the country.

Original oil painting, 100% hand painted on canvas.
Come with signed certificate of authenticity.

This vivid oil painting transforms a classic chessboard into a kaleidoscope of color, strategy, and symbolism. With bold, impasto textures and fragmented geometric patterns, the artist reimagines the battlefield of kings and queens through a Cubist-inspired lens. The luminous hues of red, yellow, blue, and green intensify the drama, while chess pieces—both prominent and obscured—stand like guardians in a surreal dimension. This artwork explores themes of conflict, balance, and decision-making in a stylized, emotionally charged composition that invites multiple interpretations.

Shipping and Policy:
We will send the painting during 3 days after payment. If it is a gift, let me know and I'll giftwrap!
Delivery to USA, European countries will take 10-25 days(International shipping).
Please feel free to message me if you want other shipping methods(DHL, FedEx, other).
If you have any questions about for instants a tailor made order or discount when purchasing more then one painting please let me know. I’ll be happy to answer all your questions.
All our customers are happy working with us, take a look at our feedbacks)))
Thank you for looking in our gallery, and welcome back.

Materials used:

Oil, canvas

Tags:
#game art #office decor #cubist style #chessboard #chess queen #surreal games #chess painting #philosophy painting #vibrant backdrop #chess art #abstract chess #chess masters #chess love #chess inspiration #surreal composition 
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Arto Mkrtchyan, born on November 9, 1974, in the enchanting city of Yerevan, Armenia, is a visionary contemporary artist celebrated for his mastery of form, color, and the interplay of... Read more

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