Chris Thompson
The Lover's House
The Lover's House
Original oil on canvas, framed in a floating white wood tray frame measuring 44 x 54 cm.
Here Chris channels the rebellious spirit of Italian Romanticism. A humble building observed in Sicily has been reimagined and transformed. Surrounded by lush greenery, blossoming flowers and a quiet river - this is a love letter to Francesco Hayez’s masterpiece, ‘The Kiss’.
This famous work painted in 1859 was also a political symbol of hope as Italy moved towards unification, the two lovers referencing the alliance between France and Italy. Like Hayez, Chris blends human connection with historical allegory.
The Artist
The Artist
Looking closely at light and shadow, Chris blends painterly realism with intriguing narrative. He pays attention to the everyday, the half-noticed and the overlooked. From an isolated building next to a canal to an unremarkable row of houses - Chris collects imagery which has sparked his imagination and transforms it. By placing these single houses into unexpected rural spaces he changes the context and thus creates a new narrative - steeped in otherness, nostalgic beauty and a hint of the surreal. A black and white cat traces his every step.
Framing
Framing
This artwork is framed in a white wood floating tray frame, ready to hang.
Delivery
Delivery
£30 insured delivery UK wide. International options available at checkout. Free collection from the gallery in London.
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