Visions of Another Continent
– The Artist’s Inspiration –
by Fernando Paramio
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The artist’s inspiration
Description:
The point of view of this fabulous sculpture by Velazquez, created by Aniceto Marinas in 1899 and located next to the Prado Museum, allows us to appreciate two fundamental traits of the genius painter: his artistic facet as well as his knightly and courageous one, represented by his sword. These two attributes, his adventurous spirit and sensitivity, help shape this work, in which Velázquez is shown surrounded by 4 rainbow lorikeets from the subtropical forests of Australia, with an outfit that emulates their colors.
This piece represents a reciprocal relationship: on the one hand, these 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:
This work is about the importance of cultivating art, caring for nature, and having courage.
Editions
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.
- Edition of 1 (unique)
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Media selection (paper finish)
Satin – Baryta Photographique 310 g/m2
To print this work I will use my favorite satin museum-quality paper: Baryta Photographique 310 gsm. It provides a photo-realistic appearance, giving veracity to the image scene. Ultrasmooth, deep blacks and high contrast.
Technical info
Year
Location
Prado Museum – Madrid – Spain
Main gear
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 Baryta Photographique 310 g/m2
White margin for signing and numbering (information below)
With certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered
Scale, dimensions & margins
A3 Edition
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
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
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
Image size: 100x150cm – 39.4×59.1″
White margin*: 5.8×8.85cm – 2.3×3.5″
Château Edition
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
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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