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VANITAS
A Vanitas (Latin for Vanity) is a genre of still life
painting dating back to Antiquity. It is a symbolic portrait, depicting the
person by the presentation of various material objects. A skull or candle is
often included in the work to represent mortality as well as the transient
nature of the material life.
In the Vanitas shown here, you can see much of what is
important to this person:
Manuscript and pen
as
he is a writer
Dante featured
prominently in a book he was writing
Scales
indicate he is a Libra, keen on Justice
Poker is a game he
enjoys
The fleurs de lys
represents some years spent in Paris
Small bust of David
represents years spent in Florence
Snow globe of
Manhattan reflects years living in his favorite city
The barbell indicates
he has always worked out
The books shown were
on his reading list at the time of the painting
He is a fan of
country western music
The small portrait is
of his wife who he loves
Bulldogs have been in
his life since he was three years old
A Vanitas offers an uncommon
experience of portraiture. To have one painted of yourself or someone important
in your life involves a unique process which includes choosing objects and
symbols which have significance. The objects are then gathered by one or both of
us, arranged artistically, and photographed for your approval. W e can collaborate on background color and other aesthetics. The
number of items would determine the size and the price
of the painting.
Please contact me at
Pamela.M.Jarrett@gmail.com for more information.
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