Genesis of Donald, 2025
Painting : acrylic, marker, canvas · 50 x 50 x 3.5 cm 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch · Ready to hang
$688
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
Authenticity
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
50 x 50 x 3.5 cm 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
Genesis of Donald is a bold and thought-provoking fusion of art history and pop culture, reinterpreted by contemporary artist Simone De Rosa. In this unique, hand-painted work, De Rosa reimagines Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man and Michelangelo's Creation of Adam through the iconic figure of Donald Duck, positioning the familiar cartoon character at the center of a dialogue between classical symmetry and postmodern irony.
Executed in a dynamic mix of acrylic paint, spray paint, and marker, the piece explores the concept of human (and cartoon) proportion, divine creation, and playful deconstruction. The overlapping hands—clearly echoing the Sistine Chapel—serve as a provocative gesture of modern-day connection, while the geometric grid behind Donald nods to da Vinci's scientific artistry.
The backdrop of bright spray textures and graphic symbols bridges the Renaissance with street culture, inviting viewers to reconsider the boundaries of "high" and "low" art.
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Art collectors, interior designers, and pop art enthusiasts seeking a bold, conversation-starting piece that merges history, humor, and contemporary aesthetic.
Presentation
Simone De Rosa, born in 1977, is a self-taught Italian Pop art artist who took his first steps as a Pop Art artist.
He started drawing and painting from an early age, at the same time she was also inspired by comics and attended the Roman school of comics in Rome, Italy. Definitely modern painting.
Strong, vibrant colors with large spray can brush strokes and large, contrasting color patches. He is focused on the impression. The painting must dominate the interior and attract attention, all his paintings are made on canvas. He likes to work on medium sizes, ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 meters or more, and often uses items such as shop mannequins and bowling pins.
He usually uses acrylic paints accompanied by different techniques, especially when creating collages. Simone De Rosa draws inspiration from his urban environments such as street art, cartoons, celebrity icons, advertising and brend in order to make his works of art unique and attractive even to the less skilled in art. Currently his works are becoming more and more popular, they are now in private collections in Europe and the United States.
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