Figures in Pastel, 1979
Fine Art Drawings : pastel · 100 x 80 x 1 cm 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch · Ready to hang
$7,935
7 935 $US
One of the last works available by this artist
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Fine Art Drawings : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
100 x 80 x 1 cm 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
102 x 82 x 3 cm 40.2 x 32.3 x 1.2 inch
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Description
This original drawing from 1979 is a refined and evocative work by one of the leading figures of contemporary magical realism. Executed in pencil and pastel chalk on paper, the composition exemplifies Parkes' distinctive figurative language, combining classical draftsmanship with a dreamlike, symbolic atmosphere.The scene presents elongated, softly modeled figures suspended between reality and myth, rendered with delicate tonal transitions and precise line work.
The drawing is hand-signed and dated “Michael Parkes 79" in pencil at the lower right, confirming its authenticity and period.
Works from this early phase are particularly sought after, as they document Parkes' transition from academic realism toward the symbolic and metaphysical imagery that later defined his international reputation.
Michael Parkes (born 1944, Sikeston, Missouri, USA), is widely recognized for his masterful technique and his unique position within magical realism, blending influences from Renaissance art, Surrealism, and Eastern philosophy. His works are held in major private collections worldwide and are especially valued for their timeless, introspective quality and technical excellence.
Professionally framed in our own frame-shop, floating in a custom-made, acid-free passe-partout, in a high-quality wooden frame with Plexiglas® Optical HC, scratch-resistant and UV-protected. Size framed approx. 100 x 80 cm.
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Michael Parkes is the world's leading Magical Realist.
He is a painter, a sculptor, and a stone lithographer. His more than 30 years of success as a fine artist stand out in the art world, where fewer than 1% of artists ever achieve success in both the primary and secondary markets. Parkes' works are collected by celebrities, important private collectors, and museums around the world, and his body of work has stood the test of time. That being said, Parkes' continues to create new works, all of which are widely sought after. is unusual about Michael Parkes is that in his images metaphysical and spiritual elements are joined into reality. His work evokes a mysterious atmosphere, which can often only be deciphered with the help of ancient mythology and eastern philosophy.
In the fantasy world of Parkes, the laws of earthly reality are abolished, and space and time enter into their own motionless communion. It is tempting to speak of a dream world with Parkes, if it were not for the fact that the 'dream world' of Michael Parkes surpasses all of our dreams in audacity, freedom and intensity. In short, in Michael Parkes, the figurative art of our age has found a new, fascinating and extremely authentic exponent.
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. In 1975, Michael Parkes settled in Spain, where he now lives. Throughout his career, numerous international exhibitions underline the importance of Parkes' work. Michael Parkes is both a uniquely talented painter and master of the art of original stone lithography.
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