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Dauphine and Orleans Skeleton | Art Print
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Discount: Free Shipping on orders over $50.
Special: All prints are signed with the artist's name and the title of the piece.
Shipping: All orders will be shipped out either UPS or Fedex. When your order is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information.
Prints: Currently, only prints on card stock are available online.
Canvas: If you'd like to have this piece recreated or transformed into a one-of-a-kind canvas artwork, please visit the commission art page to get started.
Product Color:
Discount: Free Shipping on orders over $50.
Special: All prints are signed with the artist's name and the title of the piece.
Shipping: All orders will be shipped out either UPS or Fedex. When your order is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information.
Prints: Currently, only prints on card stock are available online.
Canvas: If you'd like to have this piece recreated or transformed into a one-of-a-kind canvas artwork, please visit the commission art page to get started.
Dauphine and Orleans Skeleton
This listing is for a fine art print of the original Dauphine and Orleans painting. The original painting can be commissioned as a custom artwork - please visit our art commissions page for details.
About The Original Painting
Painting Title: Dauphine and Orleans
Created: 2022
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 24" x 20"
Step into the vibrant spirit of New Orleans at sunset, where this piece from the Beautiful Bodies series captures the magical intersection of music, nature, and city life. Against a sky ablaze with evening light, pelicans soar majestically toward the Mississippi River while below, two skeletal musicians create an impromptu street performance – a singer pouring her heart into the twilight air while a trumpeter provides soulful harmony.
Each element in the composition weaves together the unique essence of New Orleans. The skeletal musicians embody the city's eternal connection to music and celebration, while the pelicans represent the natural world that continues to thrive alongside urban life. The fiery sunset creates a dramatic backdrop that speaks to the passionate spirit of the city.
This artwork belongs to the broader Beautiful Bodies collection, a series that invites viewers to embrace the meditation "Be In Your Body and See with Your Heart." The skeleton figures symbolize our fundamental connection to nature and our ancestors, while the featured hearts represent our innate capacity for nurturing relationships through music and community.
The artist's thoughtful color palette carries deep symbolism throughout the piece: black tones ground the work in wisdom, white elements emphasize our universal interconnection, and red accents pulse with passionate energy.
This piece continues the historical artistic tradition of "memento mori," joining a legacy of macabre celebrations of life and death that spans from neolithic art to contemporary works. However, it transcends the traditional somber tone of this genre by infusing it with the joy and vitality of New Orleans street culture.
Perfect for lovers of New Orleans, music enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the blend of urban and natural beauty, this print serves as a vibrant reminder of the city's unique spirit. The dynamic composition invites viewers to feel the warmth of the sunset and hear the echoes of street music while contemplating the eternal rhythm of life in the Crescent City.
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The composition artfully combines layers of black, ethereal washes of color, and varied dots and lines, complemented by subtle touches of realism.
