French School (XIX) - Cardinal with pool table
Total dimensions: 34x28 cm
Table dimensions without frame: 22. 5x27. 5 cm.
The work is in good condition. Light crackling.
Wooden board from the end of the 19th century.
Clean and varnished work by restoration professional.
Contemporary frame included as a gift.
Complex work to photograph, in person it is spectacular!
Iconography Composition and Symbolism.
Enigmatic Interpretation of a Cardinal in Secular and Sacred Context
Visual and Atmospheric Description:
The work of René Gillés presents us with a cardinal in a room that fuses ecclesiastical elements with icons of recreation, such as a pool table and a cue. This setting suggests a humanizing approach that reveals the cardinal not only as a spiritual authority but also as a participant in the spheres of leisure.
Compositional Elements:
Vertical and Horizontal Structure: The traditional verticality of the cardinal contrasts with the horizontal lines of the pool table, creating a visual balance that reflects the coexistence of the sacred and the profane.
Color and Texture Palette: Rich tones and soft lighting continue to highlight the cardinal, while details of the leisure environment add depth and realistic texture.
Integrative Symbolism:
Red Vestment: Symbolizes both the spiritual authority and the accessibility and humanity of the cardinal.
Pool Table and Cue: They represent the universality of leisure, suggesting that recreation is also part of the life of a spiritual leader.
Leisure Room: This space, normally considered mundane, in this context challenges the dichotomy between the sacred and the profane, proposing a harmony between spiritual duty and personal relaxation.
This painting becomes a visual dialogue that questions and redefines the limits between spiritual roles and everyday human activities. By doing so, it not only enriches the cardinal's perception but also invites us to reflect on the complexity of life and the roles we assume.
From our private high-period collection.
It will be delivered in professional packaging, certified and insured to everyone.
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Total dimensions: 34x28 cm
Table dimensions without frame: 22. 5x27. 5 cm.
The work is in good condition. Light crackling.
Wooden board from the end of the 19th century.
Clean and varnished work by restoration professional.
Contemporary frame included as a gift.
Complex work to photograph, in person it is spectacular!
Iconography Composition and Symbolism.
Enigmatic Interpretation of a Cardinal in Secular and Sacred Context
Visual and Atmospheric Description:
The work of René Gillés presents us with a cardinal in a room that fuses ecclesiastical elements with icons of recreation, such as a pool table and a cue. This setting suggests a humanizing approach that reveals the cardinal not only as a spiritual authority but also as a participant in the spheres of leisure.
Compositional Elements:
Vertical and Horizontal Structure: The traditional verticality of the cardinal contrasts with the horizontal lines of the pool table, creating a visual balance that reflects the coexistence of the sacred and the profane.
Color and Texture Palette: Rich tones and soft lighting continue to highlight the cardinal, while details of the leisure environment add depth and realistic texture.
Integrative Symbolism:
Red Vestment: Symbolizes both the spiritual authority and the accessibility and humanity of the cardinal.
Pool Table and Cue: They represent the universality of leisure, suggesting that recreation is also part of the life of a spiritual leader.
Leisure Room: This space, normally considered mundane, in this context challenges the dichotomy between the sacred and the profane, proposing a harmony between spiritual duty and personal relaxation.
This painting becomes a visual dialogue that questions and redefines the limits between spiritual roles and everyday human activities. By doing so, it not only enriches the cardinal's perception but also invites us to reflect on the complexity of life and the roles we assume.
From our private high-period collection.
It will be delivered in professional packaging, certified and insured to everyone.
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Time, Location
Auction House
