Original artwork description:

A proud and enigmatic presence — The Duchess (2010) portrays a bird not as a simple creature, but as a character of dignity and wit. Her gaze is sharp, almost human, her feathers shimmering with layers of molten wax and light. The work merges natural observation with anthropomorphic subtlety, inviting the viewer to reflect on personality and perception.

The encaustic medium enhances the tactile surface, giving the plumage a sculptural quality. The restrained color palette — deep browns, whites, and muted reds — reinforces the painting’s classical tone, while the expressive brushwork brings life and motion to the form. A fusion of portraiture and stillness, tradition and individuality.

Dear Customer,
Your artwork will be shipped using Saatchi Art’s professional packing standards, ensuring museum-quality protection: multiple layers of bubble wrap, rigid cardboard panels, and a double-walled cardboard box. All shipments are fully insured and require an in-person signature upon delivery — I never allow works to be left unattended.

Customs & Import Duties:
All artworks are shipped from Hungary (European Union).
Orders shipped outside the EU may be subject to import duties, taxes, or customs fees upon arrival in the destination country. These charges are set by local customs authorities and are the buyer’s responsibility.
I will include all required export documentation to ensure smooth customs clearance.

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Materials used:

Encaustic on greyboard

Tags:

#textured surface #symbolic art #dark background #bird portrait #encaustic painting #expressive realism #figurative encaustic #animal character #contemporary encaustic #classical composition #encaustic&greyboard #wax technique