The Prize Of Peace (2026)Oil painting by Martin Allen

“The Prize of Peace” is a contemporary political oil painting that reflects on the uneasy relationship between global power, diplomacy and the concept of peace itself.

Using visual satire and symbolism, the work plays with the idea that what is presented to the public as peace can often mask deeper geopolitical conflict and strategic manoeuvring. The imagery deliberately juxtaposes innocence and aggression, creating a composition that invites viewers to question narratives of power and leadership.

Executed using traditional oil painting techniques, the work is built through layered applications of paint followed by subtle oil glazes. This classical approach gives the piece depth, luminosity and a richness of colour that reveals itself gradually as the viewer engages with the painting.

Political art has long served as a tool for reflection and critique, echoing a tradition seen in historic anti-war works where artists respond to world events through visual language.

This political oil painting for sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-quality original artwork by contemporary British artist Martin Allen.

Is The Prize of Peace an original painting?
Yes. This is an original oil painting hand painted by Martin Allen and signed by the artist.

Does the artwork include a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. All originals and limited editions include a signed certificate of authenticity.

Is this artwork a good investment?
Original narrative political artworks by contemporary artists have demonstrated strong collector demand and long-term value appreciation.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Secure worldwide shipping is available.

✔ Original, one-of-one artwork
✔ Signed by the artist
✔ Certificate of Authenticity included
✔ Investment-grade contemporary art
✔ Secure worldwide shipping
✔ Direct from artist studio

The original oil on canvas painting is available, sized at 24″ x 36″ (61cm x 91cm).

Limited edition prints are still available from an edition of 100 and sized at 16″ x 23″ (42cm x 59cm) are still available. Each is printed on Somerset Velvet acid-free paper with Archival Inks, and hand embossed by the artist making each print unique.

Every limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist and comes with its own certificate of authenticity. The prints are shipped rolled in a cardboard tube.

NB – frames are not included with the prints.

Any import taxes to be paid by the buyers.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 63 x 93 x 4cm (framed)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Still life

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