Untitled (King & Rose)

Painting

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The Art & History Museums of Maitland

This artwork by J. Andre Smith depicts a surreal scene where monumental stone statues, including a regal figure wearing a headdress, rise amidst ancient ruins under a starry night sky. Voluminous beams of blue light crisscross above, illuminating the mystical landscape filled with fragmented sculptures. In the foreground, a vibrant rose bush unexpectedly blooms among the aged stone, providing a stark contrast of life and color against the muted, solemn faces carved in rock. The composition suggests a juxtaposition of decay and renewal.

This artwork by J. Andre Smith depicts a surreal scene where monumental stone statues, including a regal figure wearing a headdress, rise amidst ancient ruins under a starry night sky. Voluminous beams of blue light crisscross above, illuminating the mystical landscape filled with fragmented sculptures. In the foreground, a vibrant rose bush unexpectedly blooms among the aged stone, providing a stark contrast of life and color against the muted, solemn faces carved in rock. The composition suggests a juxtaposition of decay and renewal.

Name/Title

Untitled (King & Rose)

Entry/Object ID

1-3

Description

Gothic ruins with red roses

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Collection

City of Maitland

Cataloged By

Oliver Boutron

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith