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Original artwork description:
In “Waiting for the King”, the jester is no longer just a comedic figure — he becomes a symbol of poised anticipation. Not sadness, not stillness, but focused readiness. This is a moment suspended in time, a breath before action.
The bold yellow-and-black palette energizes the portrait with contrast and character. His hands, framing the face like a stage curtain, suggest both self-awareness and theatricality. His eyes do not seek pity or rest — they simply wait with intention.
Rendered in soft pastel, every gesture is imbued with warmth and subtle movement. The loosely textured background enhances the jester’s presence, allowing the figure to emerge with quiet confidence. He is not lost in thought — he is fully present, alert, and attuned to the role that is about to begin.
This painting captures the calm before the curtain rises, where identity, costume, and consciousness meet. He is not waiting passively — he is claiming his place.
Materials used:
Soft pastel on abrasive surface
Tags:
#figurative #portrait #drawing #pastel #yellow“Waiting for the King” (2024) Pastel drawing
by Nihad Aghazada
£6,779.02
- Pastel drawing on Other
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 97 x 67 x 5cm (framed)
- Framed and ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
In “Waiting for the King”, the jester is no longer just a comedic figure — he becomes a symbol of poised anticipation. Not sadness, not stillness, but focused readiness. This is a moment suspended in time, a breath before action.
The bold yellow-and-black palette energizes the portrait with contrast and character. His hands, framing the face like a stage curtain, suggest both self-awareness and theatricality. His eyes do not seek pity or rest — they simply wait with intention.
Rendered in soft pastel, every gesture is imbued with warmth and subtle movement. The loosely textured background enhances the jester’s presence, allowing the figure to emerge with quiet confidence. He is not lost in thought — he is fully present, alert, and attuned to the role that is about to begin.
This painting captures the calm before the curtain rises, where identity, costume, and consciousness meet. He is not waiting passively — he is claiming his place.
Materials used:
Soft pastel on abrasive surface
Tags:
#figurative #portrait #drawing #pastel #yellow
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