88cm! Beautiful Woman Bearing the Spark of Creation - Richard Franklin - With Certificate

Richard Franklin
Richard Franklin | 1961–1997
Title: Commencement
Silkscreen, 1996
Edition: Limited to 195 prints (This work: 10/195)

Size: 85cm (H) x 84.5cm (W) (including frame)

Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

Richard Franklin was a painter in the late 20th century United States whose work focused on spirituality, symbolism, and the reinterpretation of classical religious art.

While strongly influenced by Renaissance and medieval sacred art, he established a unique expressive world that fused realism and symbolism.

His works consistently explore themes of silence, prayer, rebirth, and the awakening of the soul, valuing a quiet power that reaches the viewer's inner self rather than visual splendor.

As he passed away at the young age of 36 in 1997, his output is extremely limited, and his artistic merit has been increasingly re-evaluated since his death.

Works produced by him are rarely circulated in the market, and they continue to attract significant attention from collectors.

About the Work
The decorative composition enveloped in gold and the soft yet dignified depiction of a woman's beauty are reminiscent of the works of Alphonse Mucha, a representative of Art Nouveau.

The flowing lines, serene demeanor, and the fusion of decoration and spirituality transcend mere portraiture to depict feminine beauty as a symbol.

The depicted woman is not looking outward but is quietly immersed in her inner world.

There is no ostentation or seduction;
only prayer, silence, and the moment of awakening drift like clear air. The red rose at her feet symbolizes life, love, and transformation.

It quietly speaks of the hope inherent in beginnings, as well as the resolve to embark on life's journey.

The red rose depicted at her feet symbolizes life, love, and growth, and quietly speaks of the hope and resolve that beginnings encompass.

This work has been carefully preserved as part of a private collection by an art collector.

Overall, the condition is good, with no major damage that detracts from its viewing value.

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