The three graces is a limited edition giclee on canvas made of his original painting. Michael parkes is an americanborn artist living in spain who is best known for work in the areas of fantasy art and magic realism. Parkes, michael three graces, the original painting oil on canvas 51 x 39. The three graces were minor goddesses and nymphs and according to greek mythology were the daughters of zeus, the king of the gods and the oceanid called eurynome a nymph of the waterways and clouds, who was represented by a statue of what we would call a. Box 90, 1401 main street montara, ca 94037 2020 swan king international. Michael parkes is americas leading magic realist painter and printmaker of art, prints and posters. Michael parkes born in 1944 in sikeston, missouri is an americanborn artist living in spain who is best known for work in the areas of fantasy art and magic realism. All three graces paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Parkes was interviewed for his interpretation of the symbolic use of his art in browns book by daniel burstein.
The three graces who were thought to be the daughters of the greek god zeus became popular subjects in art from the renaissance and they were often depicted together as personifications of beauty, kindness and creativity. Parkes work is widely available in the form of popular poster prints in many print shops, and nine books of his artwork have been published. Making of the three graces part 1 by patrick nicholas. Michael parkes paintings the three graces and the last peony belong to the first major parkes paintings that were reproduced as editions on canvas. The three graces the art and popular culture encyclopedia. Michael parkes 1944 is an americanborn magic realism artist specializing in fantasy painting, stone lithography and sculpture. The original painting of the three graces was digitally scanned at extremely high resolution with the cruse fine art table scanner at marcel salomes fine art print studio re art. The three graces, a 16th century painting by raphael the three graces, a 17th century painting by rubens the three graces, a 19th century neoclassical sculpture by antonio canova the three graces, painting by michael parkes referred to. The michael parkes art gallery jean stephen galleries.
The graces presided over banquets and gatherings, to delight. The graces themselves seem to be standing on a patch of barren or cleared land, and in the foreground are a few weak looking weeds. While most could not afford many originals, this is an opportunity to view his works in one place. Born in 1944, michael parkes studied graphic art and painting at the university of kansas and then traveled for three years through asia and europe. The date of origin has not been positively determined, though it seems to have been painted at some point after his arrival to study with pietro perugino in about 1500, possibly 15031505. The three graces indianapolis, a 19th or 20thcentury neoclassical sculpture by an unknown artist, located at the indianapolis museum of art. In 2009, one of parkes paintings, the three graces, is repeatedly mentioned in dan browns novel the lost symbol. The three graces by michael parkes giclee on canvas. The three graces is one of the best books ive ever read. Three leopards by michael parkes original oil on canvas leopards, museum collection, museum.
The painting displays the three graces, figures from greek mythology, thought to represent beauty, creativity, and fertility. Three graces, an abstract sculpture by heinz mack, located at the lynden sculpture garden. View artworks listed within the last 30 days favorite listings. See more ideas about magic realism, art and fantasy art. Michael parkes is an americanborn artist living in spain who is best known. Michael parkes is the worlds leading magical realist painter, sculptor, and. Choose your favorite the three graces paintings from millions of available designs.
Michael parkes prints, michael parkes artwork, fine art by. According to james patrick in 2007s renaissance and reformation, the painting represents the. See more ideas about magic realism, fantasy art and artist. Parkes, michael three graces, the original painting oil on canvas 51 x 39 inches. They were normally representing beauty, chastity, and pleasure because venus was known as the goddess of love. All the three graces paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Three sisters named after the three graces of greek myth. International orders receive a refund equivalent to the u. Their aunt let them study whatever they wanted so thalia studied latin and greek. The meaning and definition of three graces are as follows. Painting of the three graces 100% guaranteed to buy the three graces oil paintings at toperfect art gallery in factory price.
Though he studied graphic art and painting at the university of kansas, his unique style evolved very much in isolation after a period in which he gave up the practice of art altogether and went off to india in search of philosophical illumination. He specializes in painting, stone lithography and sculpture. The three graces of micheal parkes buy art on imaginary realism. The three graces by michael parkes original oil on canvas. Three graces by raphael click image to view detail. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. However, in earlier platonic times, the greeks had a more esoteric interpretation of that love that venus embodied. Michael parkes\ paintings, the three graces and the last peony are among the first major parkes artworks that were reproduced as editions on canvas. Jessie, isabel and sara, three college girls in their early twenties who meet in a humanities class. Media in category paintings of the three graces the following 120 files are in this category, out of 120 total. Michael parkes buy art from michael parkes on imaginary realism. The three graces, painting by michael parkes referred to in dan browns 2009 novel the lost symbol. The three graces by michael parkes jean stephen galleries.
The three graces, by michael parkes, array featured at marcus ashley gallery. Giclees, matted prints, originals, books, faqs and. Michael parkes studied graphic art and painting at the university of kansas and then traveled for three years throughout asia and europe. Look at life through the eyes of an artist with art classes by patrick ching. The three graces by michael parkes masterworks on canvas. Michael parkes michael parkes 1944 is an americanborn magic realism artist specializing in fantasy painting, stone lithography and sculpture. Choose your favorite three graces paintings from millions of available designs. These three young girls, linked in a dancelike pose, represent aglaia beauty, euphrosyne mirth, and thalia abundance. Steltman galleries made oneman exhibitions of michael parkes at basel art in switzerland, art chicago, art fair ny, frankfurt bookfair, amsterdam art fair, tefaf art and antiques fair maastricht and numerous exhibitions in their galleries in amsterdam and new york from 1977 onwards. In 2009, one of parkes paintings, the three graces, is repeatedly mentioned. Theyre really just a version of the triple goddess maiden. The three graces michael parkes salome art venture. Michael parkes american contemporary artist 106 listings.
Three graces by fantasy artist michael parkes signed. What is unusual about michael parkes is that in his paintings and lithos. The three graces, a classical and comical, musical and mythological burlesque in two acts 1853. Having been a fan for years i was fortunate to come across this book. Antonio canovas statue the three graces is a neoclassical sculpture, in marble, of the mythological three charites, daughters of zeus identified on some engravings of the statue as, from left to right, euphrosyne, aglaea and thalia who were said to represent youthbeauty thalia, mirth euphrosyne, and elegance aglaea. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Raphael paints the three women in the nude believed to be the artists first depiction of the nude female form in both front and back views, lightly embracing each other. In 2009, one of parkes paintings, the three graces, is repeatedly mentioned in. Michael parkes had his first oneman show at steltman galleries back in 1977. Michael works directly with the premier digital atelier in europe to create high resolution digital images. The death of adonis with venus cupid and the three graces painting. High quality three graces inspired wall art by independent artists and designers from around the world. Parkes and salome then optimized the colors of the digital file.
The three graces can be found in greek charites and roman gratiae mythology. The michael parkes aurographicsgiclee collection brings fine museum quality reproductions of michael parkes work to a wider audience. Artwork analysis, large resolution images, user comments, interesting facts and much more. The imaginative mind of michael parkes in all of his art forms put together in a very thought provoking and stimulating format. Three graces art image by hawaiis nature artist patrick. The original painting of the three graces was digitally scanned at extremely high resolution with the cruse fine art table scanner at marcel salomes fine art print studio reart. However, in earlier platonic times, the greeks had a more esoteric interpretation of that love that venus. Learn drawing or painting basics in one three hour class patrick chings hawaii art showroom view patrick chings art showroom with links to all of patrick chings art images. The three graces in renaissance times were known as the hand maidens of the goddess, venus. Three graces by fantasy artist michael parkes 41 x 51.
Three graces by fantasy artist michael parkes signed limited etsy. It was so emotional on multiple levels, and had me feeling indescribable emotions of my own throughout the book. Free shipping on all online orders when you use our secure online order form. Venus at her birth attired by the three graces painting. Aglaea, euphrosyne, and thalia were raised by their eccentric aunt who hated men and loved cats. The frog collector oil painting by michael parkes surrealist childrens fairy story book art. Born in 1944, michael parkes studied graphic art and painting at the. The three graces in renaissance times were known as the hand maidens of. Derived either directly or indirectly from ancient classical sculpture, this panel may have had as its prototype a small roman group now in the museum of siena cathedral or a latefifteenthcentury medal that incorporated the same motif.