Visions of Another Continent
– The Artist’s Inspiration –
by Fernando Paramio
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The artist’s inspiration
The point of view of this fabulous sculpture of Velazquez, created by Aniceto Marinas in 1899 and located next to the Prado Museum, permits to appreciate two relevant traits of the genius painter: his artistic facet as well as his knightly and courageous one. These two attributes, his adventurous spirit and his sensitivity, help to form this artwork, in which Velazquez appears surrounded by 4 rainbow lorikeets from the Australian subtropical forests, with an outfit that emulates their
This piece represents a reciprocal relationship: on the one hand, these flashy birds seem to be the whimsical occurrence of a brilliant painter (observe the tip of the brush, which shows the colors that make up the parrots); and on the other hand, the painter’s clothing appears tinged with the same tones of the birds, as if it was the beauty of nature which causes for the first time the sensitivity love art or to become an artist.
Significance of the artwork:
The Artist’s Inspiration teaches us that it is not only important to cultivate our artistic sensitivity and to protect the environment; it is also a need to be brave, to have courage throughout our lives
Social commitment:
A portion of the profits from the sale of this artwork will be donated to a project to protect birds at risk. More information about this project will be available soon.
Editions and orders
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A3 Edition
- Max 100 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
A2 Edition
- Max 100 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Gallery Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Museum Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Château Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Palace Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Editions may be still available
Technical info
Year
End of creation: 2018
Location
Brisbane – Australia
Prado Museum – Madrid – Spain
Main gear
Canon EOS 5Ds-R & 5D mark III
Canon EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Print relevant info
Printed by the author using his own printer (total quality control)
Printer: Canon Imageprograf PRO-6000 (outstanding quality)
Inks: original Lucio PRO inks (12 pigmented inks)
Museum quality paper (norm 9706; long-lasting properties)
Canson Infinity Platinum Fibre Rag 310 g/m2 (Palace Edition)
Canson Infinity Baryta Photographique 310 g/m2 (rest of editions)
Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag 310 g/m2 (matte) also available
White margin for signing and numbering (information below)
With certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered
Scale, dimensions & margins
A3 Edition
Total size: 29.7 x 42 cm – 11.7×16.5″
Image size: 24 x 36 cm – 9.4 x 14.2″
White margin: 2.85 x 3.0 cm – 1.1 x 1.2″
A2 Edition
Total size: 42 x 59.4 cm – 16.5 x 23.4″
Image size: 34 x 51 cm – 13.4 x 20.1″
White margin: 4 x 4.2 cm – 1.6 x 1.7″
Gallery Edition
Total size: 74 x 111.8 cm – 29.1 x 44″
Image size: 66.7 x 100 cm – 26.3 x 39.4″
White margin: 3.7 x 5.9 cm – 1.5 x 2.3″
Museum Edition
Total size: 111.8×167.7cm – 44×66″
Image size: 100x150cm – 39.4×59.1″
White margin*: 5.8×8.85cm – 2.3×3.5″
Château Edition
Total size: 127.0 x 190.5 cm – 50 x 75″
Image size: 115 x 172.5 cm – 45.3 x 67.9″
White margin: 6 x 8.85 cm – 2.4 x 3.5″
Palace Edition
Total size: 152.4×228.6 cm – 60×90″
Image size: 140x210cm – 55.1 x 82.7″
*White margin*: 6.2×9.3cm – 2.4×3.7″
* A different white margin width is possible under request
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