An impressive and highly decorative original vintage oil on canvas depicting an enigmatic nude female figure embraced by a magnificent griffin or phoenix within a romantic landscape.

Painted in a richly atmospheric Symbolist style, the composition draws inspiration from Renaissance figure painting while incorporating mythical imagery, resulting in a dramatic work of fantasy art with strong visual impact. The artist displays confident handling of anatomy, colour and light, with warm flesh tones contrasting beautifully against flowing crimson drapery and the powerful plumage of the mythical creature.

The painting possesses an unmistakably dreamlike quality, combining classical beauty with surreal narrative in a manner reminiscent of late twentieth-century Symbolist revival painting.

Presented in its original stained hardwood frame, retaining the original Authentic Frames, New Southgate, London label to the reverse, dating the framing to approximately the late 1970s or early 1980s.

Condition

Very good vintage condition. Original oil on canvas, original stretcher, original hardwood frame, minor age-related wear and small marks to the frame consistent with age, paint surface stable with no obvious restoration visible, ready to hang

Dimensions: Framed: 111 cm × 81 cm, Canvas: 99 cm × 68 cm