(Article: PV-20252-763)
This original work «The hatter» was created by contemporary Russian artist Vasily Prilepa and is available for purchase online.
Vasily Prilepa's painting «The Hatter» is a deeply symbolic and multifaceted piece that, like the artist's other works, draws on the world of Lewis Carroll's fairy tales, reinterpreting it through his own vision. This time, the focus is on one of the most colorful characters, the Hatter, depicted in an allegorical and somewhat unsettling manner.
The depiction of the Hatter is quite unusual. His head, crowned with a tall top hat, appears detached from the body and seems to be floating. The face, shown in profile, has expressive features but looks somewhat distant, possibly lost in thought or immersed in the madness associated with this character. The hair, rendered in a somewhat careless style, adds a wildness to the image.
The top hat, an indispensable attribute of the Hatter, also carries symbolic meaning. It is painted in bright, sunny tones that contrast with the more muted shades of the face and background. The hat bears inscriptions resembling runes or hieroglyphs, enhancing the sense of mystery and ambiguity.
Below the Hatter's head is an inverted goblet-like shape, reminiscent of a wine glass or flask. This form may symbolize the vessel of his madness or represent some kind of device related to the alchemy of time, as the Hatter is always late. Beneath this shape is a table covered with a white tablecloth featuring a diamond pattern. On the table lies a green ball, symbolizing time or simply an element of the game the Hatter is playing.
The background of the painting is rendered in light, yellow tones, creating a feeling of sunny yet ghostly light. This background, like the entire composition, appears somewhat blurred, as if in constant motion, in an eternal «mad tea party».
Vasily Prilepa uses an expressive, textured painting style that emphasizes the symbolism and psychological depth of the images. «The Hatter» is not just a portrait of a character but rather a meditation on time, madness, play, and the fragility of reality, presented through the lens of absurdity and fantasy. The painting invites reflection on how we perceive the world and how easily one can get lost in the labyrinths of their own imagination.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «The hatter» online, sized 50 x 50 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2021
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Symbolism
Technic:
Acrylic
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Fantasy
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
50 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Graduated from Vladikavkaz State University named after K.L. Khetagurov, Faculty of ArtsSince 2003, a member of the Moscow Union of Artists, book grap ...
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