The Chapter Of Floods Painting By Margaret Stone

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Medium:

Acrylic Painting

Size - (USA):

6 W x 12 H x 17 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

15.2 W x 30.5 H x 43.2 D (centimeters)

Theme:

History

Edition:

Original

Artwork ID:

128309

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Artwork Description:

The Chapter of Floods, a glass book. Chapter of Floods concerns a fictious character but is accurate historically. The coptic figure is cast glass covered with 22k gold leaf. The story: Since time primeval, the Nile has risen gently and sensously in its season giving grain and lotus, crocodiles and taxes. Shall it not do so for eternity? For fifty-one years I lived the rhythm of the Nile, giving many children and faithful service to Pharaoh. As a droplet in the Nile, should not I too continue? The hyroglyphics translate on the stele as follows: May I be given these words of power. I have lived by the dictates of my heart. I have gained mastery of my purpose on earth. Grant that I may speak to the beings of Knowledge. Behold, his Chapter of Floods becomes the flame of fire begetting a tablet of crystal. This piece co-created with Gregory Stone who is a professor at Arizona State University

Artwork Keywords:   Original Painting

Materials:   Acrylic Paintings