Michael parkes 1944 is an americanborn magic realism artist specializing in fantasy painting, stone lithography and sculpture. The painting displays the three graces, figures from greek mythology, thought to represent beauty, creativity, and fertility. The three graces by michael parkes original oil on canvas. Three graces by fantasy artist michael parkes signed limited etsy. Michael parkes michael parkes 1944 is an americanborn magic realism artist specializing in fantasy painting, stone lithography and sculpture. Choose your favorite the three graces paintings from millions of available designs. Three graces by fantasy artist michael parkes 41 x 51. International orders receive a refund equivalent to the u. Steltman galleries made oneman exhibitions of michael parkes at basel art in switzerland, art chicago, art fair ny, frankfurt bookfair, amsterdam art fair, tefaf art and antiques fair maastricht and numerous exhibitions in their galleries in amsterdam and new york from 1977 onwards. Having been a fan for years i was fortunate to come across this book. Three graces art image by hawaiis nature artist patrick.
Choose your favorite three graces paintings from millions of available designs. Michael parkes is americas leading magic realist painter and printmaker of art, prints and posters. The three graces were minor goddesses and nymphs and according to greek mythology were the daughters of zeus, the king of the gods and the oceanid called eurynome a nymph of the waterways and clouds, who was represented by a statue of what we would call a. Painting of the three graces 100% guaranteed to buy the three graces oil paintings at toperfect art gallery in factory price. Aglaea, euphrosyne, and thalia were raised by their eccentric aunt who hated men and loved cats. The three graces is a limited edition giclee on canvas made of his original painting. The michael parkes aurographicsgiclee collection brings fine museum quality reproductions of michael parkes work to a wider audience.
The three graces indianapolis, a 19th or 20thcentury neoclassical sculpture by an unknown artist, located at the indianapolis museum of art. The three graces by michael parkes masterworks on canvas. Michael parkes paintings the three graces and the last peony belong to the first major parkes paintings that were reproduced as editions on canvas. The three graces, painting by michael parkes referred to in dan browns 2009 novel the lost symbol. The death of adonis with venus cupid and the three graces painting. Michael parkes is an americanborn artist living in spain who is best known. Artwork analysis, large resolution images, user comments, interesting facts and much more. The michael parkes art gallery jean stephen galleries. The three graces in renaissance times were known as the hand maidens of the goddess, venus. Venus at her birth attired by the three graces painting. In 2009, one of parkes paintings, the three graces, is repeatedly mentioned in. Though he studied graphic art and painting at the university of kansas, his unique style evolved very much in isolation after a period in which he gave up the practice of art altogether and went off to india in search of philosophical illumination. The three graces, by michael parkes, array featured at marcus ashley gallery.
The three graces, a 16th century painting by raphael the three graces, a 17th century painting by rubens the three graces, a 19th century neoclassical sculpture by antonio canova the three graces, painting by michael parkes referred to. The graces presided over banquets and gatherings, to delight. Born in 1944, michael parkes studied graphic art and painting at the university of kansas and then traveled for three years through asia and europe. The frog collector oil painting by michael parkes surrealist childrens fairy story book art. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. They were normally representing beauty, chastity, and pleasure because venus was known as the goddess of love. What is unusual about michael parkes is that in his paintings and lithos. Parkes was interviewed for his interpretation of the symbolic use of his art in browns book by daniel burstein. Derived either directly or indirectly from ancient classical sculpture, this panel may have had as its prototype a small roman group now in the museum of siena cathedral or a latefifteenthcentury medal that incorporated the same motif. Parkes and salome then optimized the colors of the digital file. The original painting of the three graces was digitally scanned at extremely high resolution with the cruse fine art table scanner at marcel salomes fine art print studio reart. Michael parkes buy art from michael parkes on imaginary realism. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The painting is an almost violent contrast to botticellis three graces, who dance in the midst of colorful, burgeoning nature.
The meaning and definition of three graces are as follows. All three graces paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. See more ideas about magic realism, art and fantasy art. And thats not everything painted, sculpted, etched, chiselled, and carved of this subject. However, in earlier platonic times, the greeks had a more esoteric interpretation of that love that venus. In 2009, one of parkes paintings, the three graces, is repeatedly mentioned in dan browns novel the lost symbol. Michael parkes studied graphic art and painting at the university of kansas and then traveled for three years throughout asia and europe. The three graces is one of the best books ive ever read. Free shipping on all online orders when you use our secure online order form. The three graces by michael parkes jean stephen galleries. Born in 1944, michael parkes studied graphic art and painting at the. All the three graces paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Theyre really just a version of the triple goddess maiden. The three graces, a classical and comical, musical and mythological burlesque in two acts 1853.
Michael parkes is the worlds leading magical realist painter, sculptor, and. However, in earlier platonic times, the greeks had a more esoteric interpretation of that love that venus embodied. Parkes, michael three graces, the original painting oil on canvas 51 x 39 inches. It was so emotional on multiple levels, and had me feeling indescribable emotions of my own throughout the book. Learn drawing or painting basics in one three hour class patrick chings hawaii art showroom view patrick chings art showroom with links to all of patrick chings art images. The original painting of the three graces was digitally scanned at extremely high resolution with the cruse fine art table scanner at marcel salomes fine art print studio re art. In 2009, one of parkes paintings, the three graces, is repeatedly mentioned. Michael works directly with the premier digital atelier in europe to create high resolution digital images. Giclees, matted prints, originals, books, faqs and.
The three graces by michael parkes giclee on canvas. Michael parkes prints, michael parkes artwork, fine art by. Look at life through the eyes of an artist with art classes by patrick ching. Their aunt let them study whatever they wanted so thalia studied latin and greek. The three graces michael parkes salome art venture. The date of origin has not been positively determined, though it seems to have been painted at some point after his arrival to study with pietro perugino in about 1500, possibly 15031505. He specializes in painting, stone lithography and sculpture. Jessie, isabel and sara, three college girls in their early twenties who meet in a humanities class. The three graces of micheal parkes buy art on imaginary realism.
Raphael paints the three women in the nude believed to be the artists first depiction of the nude female form in both front and back views, lightly embracing each other. The three graces who were thought to be the daughters of the greek god zeus became popular subjects in art from the renaissance and they were often depicted together as personifications of beauty, kindness and creativity. The imaginative mind of michael parkes in all of his art forms put together in a very thought provoking and stimulating format. Three leopards by michael parkes original oil on canvas leopards, museum collection, museum.
Three sisters named after the three graces of greek myth. Antonio canovas statue the three graces is a neoclassical sculpture, in marble, of the mythological three charites, daughters of zeus identified on some engravings of the statue as, from left to right, euphrosyne, aglaea and thalia who were said to represent youthbeauty thalia, mirth euphrosyne, and elegance aglaea. Michael parkes american contemporary artist 106 listings. Parkes work is widely available in the form of popular poster prints in many print shops, and nine books of his artwork have been published. The three graces in renaissance times were known as the hand maidens of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Media in category paintings of the three graces the following 120 files are in this category, out of 120 total. Michael parkes had his first oneman show at steltman galleries back in 1977. See more ideas about magic realism, fantasy art and artist. The three graces the art and popular culture encyclopedia. Michael parkes is an americanborn artist living in spain who is best known for work in the areas of fantasy art and magic realism. These three young girls, linked in a dancelike pose, represent aglaia beauty, euphrosyne mirth, and thalia abundance. The three graces can be found in greek charites and roman gratiae mythology.
Michael parkes\ paintings, the three graces and the last peony are among the first major parkes artworks that were reproduced as editions on canvas. Three graces by fantasy artist michael parkes signed. Three graces by raphael click image to view detail. Three graces, an abstract sculpture by heinz mack, located at the lynden sculpture garden. Parkes, michael three graces, the original painting oil on canvas 51 x 39. Michael parkes born in 1944 in sikeston, missouri is an americanborn artist living in spain who is best known for work in the areas of fantasy art and magic realism. View artworks listed within the last 30 days favorite listings. According to james patrick in 2007s renaissance and reformation, the painting represents the. While most could not afford many originals, this is an opportunity to view his works in one place. Box 90, 1401 main street montara, ca 94037 2020 swan king international. The graces themselves seem to be standing on a patch of barren or cleared land, and in the foreground are a few weak looking weeds.