stephen hall
American Romance
Regular price
$8,000.00
Medium: Acrylic
Style: Realism, Contemporary
Type: Paper
Year: 2025
Dimensions: 24.0 x 24.0 x 28.0 inch
Note from Artist: The image of a silver handgun resting on a bed of roses is encased within a trompe l’œil gilded frame, its surface riddled with woodworm—powerful and golden, yet quietly decaying from within.
Edition: Limited Edition — of
Artwork Details
The artwork presents contrasting themes of beauty and violence by pairing a revolver with roses. This combination creates tension, inviting reflection on complex emotions and the relationship between love and destruction. A classical frame adds another layer, commenting on the potential romanticizing of destructive forces.