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All auctions / Contemporary Art / E. García - El guardián de Marruecos XXL
“The Guardian of Morocco” is a 200 × 150 cm painting by contemporary artist Ernest García. The work builds a scene of serene atmosphere in which architecture, landscape, and figure are articulated through an intense chromatic language. Beneath a large arch inspired by Moroccan design, a man dressed in a yellow tunic contemplates the city, accompanied by a large black panther, whose presence gives the title and an enigmatic character to the composition. In the background extends a city of pinkish, ochre, green, and turquoise tones, dominated by the vertical of a minaret. Above it, a wide deep blue sky and a slim crescent moon reinforce the sense of stillness and nocturnal contemplation. The geometric mosaics flanking the arch also introduce a direct reference to the ornamental richness of traditional Moroccan architecture. The composition is organized through large planes of color and strong contrasts: ultramarine blue of the sky and of the animal faces the luminous yellow of the clothing, while the reds and oranges of the rug add intensity to the foreground. This chromatic freedom connects the painting with Fauvist tradition and with those modern currents that used North Africa and the Mediterranean as a territory for exploring light and color. The panther, monumental and tranquil, functions as a protective presence. Its dark silhouette visually balances the human figure and adds a symbolic dimension to a scene that oscillates between the observed landscape and an imagined image. In “The Guardian of Morocco,” Ernest García transforms a view inspired by Morocco into a composition dominated by color, architecture, and mystery, creating a scene of great visual impact and evocative atmosphere. Authenticity and Shipping: The work is offered directly by E. García, guaranteeing its authenticity through a certificate signed by the artist himself. The painting will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping. After payment is confirmed, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and send it. Delivery time will depend on the destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days.
Estimate:£2,125.53
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