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He Loved Her

from £850.00

The painting depicts a man wearing glasses shown from the chest up, facing forward and looking directly at the viewer. His expression is neutral and unreadable. On the opposite side of the canvas, a duck appears beside him, its head slightly tilted toward the man while also looking outward. The man’s hand rests lightly on the duck, establishing a physical connection between the two figures. Their placement within the composition encourages consideration of their relationship and the role of the duck within the image.

The painting can be read as an exploration of attachment and absence. The subdued gesture and lack of overt emotion suggest care that is restrained or remembered rather than actively expressed. Although the figures share the same space, their outward gaze implies distance, allowing the duck to function as a symbolic presence through which ideas of love, memory, and loss may be considered.

The work is executed in acrylic paint on canvas.

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The painting depicts a man wearing glasses shown from the chest up, facing forward and looking directly at the viewer. His expression is neutral and unreadable. On the opposite side of the canvas, a duck appears beside him, its head slightly tilted toward the man while also looking outward. The man’s hand rests lightly on the duck, establishing a physical connection between the two figures. Their placement within the composition encourages consideration of their relationship and the role of the duck within the image.

The painting can be read as an exploration of attachment and absence. The subdued gesture and lack of overt emotion suggest care that is restrained or remembered rather than actively expressed. Although the figures share the same space, their outward gaze implies distance, allowing the duck to function as a symbolic presence through which ideas of love, memory, and loss may be considered.

The work is executed in acrylic paint on canvas.

  • Medium: acrylic paint on canvas

  • Dimensions: To be confirmed

  • I sign the canvas on the front, at the bottom.

  • All paintings come ready to hang.

  • You may purchase this painting unframed, or with a tray frame at an additional cost. The tray frame is a wooden frame made from FSC certified Obeche wood, and is waxed with an antique oak finish. It does not contain glass, it allows the painting to ‘float’ within a wooden frame.

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  • This painting is painted on canvas. The canvas is stretched on a stretcher. For delivery, the painting is packaged between sheets of plywood. A Phillips, crosshead screwdriver will be needed to uncrate the painting. The painting will be insured to the value of the artwork. I am able to ship all artworks worldwide. Artworks are dispatched within 10 days of purchase and I will update you with relevant delivery dates as much as possible

  • I am more than happy to welcome you for a studio visit. My studio is in Abingdon, near Oxford, UK.

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