Collector Release
The Empress of Roses
A regal winged figure rendered in amber, garnet, and deep green, painted in reverse so every feather and rose catches light from within.
Price
$4,200
Dimensions
34" x 46"
Medium
Reverse glass painting, oil, gold leaf
Technique
Reverse glass painting with gold leaf and layered oil detail
Lighting
Designed for ambient wall light
Secure Stripe checkout. Shipping and collector delivery details are finalized after purchase.
If you want guidance on wall tone, room placement, or how the work will read in evening light, contact the studio before purchase.
Work Story
Painted in reverse so the final surface keeps light at the front of the experience.
Every detail has to be committed before the broader field behind it exists. That reversal is why the work reads more like a luminous object than a flat painted surface.
The Empress of Roses began as a study in poise and radiance. The profile is calm and ceremonial, but the surrounding wings, roses, and ornamental gold work keep the piece in motion. Because the fine lines were painted first and sealed beneath later layers, the surface holds an unusual sense of depth when daylight moves across the glass.
Placement
If you are deciding between rooms or wall tones, the studio can help narrow the strongest fit before purchase.
Shipping
Packing and insured delivery are handled after checkout, with collector communication sent before the work leaves the studio.
Provenance
Each available work includes signed documentation and a studio record tied to the title, dimensions, and finishing notes.
Year
2023
Availability
Available
Painted on polished glass using enamel color, oil detail work, and hand-laid gold leaf. The facial features, jewelry, and filigree were painted before the larger wing forms and background fields, then sealed in successive passes to preserve clarity.
Best placed where side light can skim across the gold work. In softer evening light the figure becomes quieter; in daylight the wings and roses lift forward with a warmer glow.
Dust the front surface with a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid ammonia-based cleaners and never apply moisture to the painted rear surface or frame interior.
Ships in a custom-lined crate with insured delivery throughout the continental US. International shipping is quoted after framing and destination review.
Includes a signed certificate of authenticity and studio documentation noting the date, materials, and finishing details for the piece.
Next Step
Need a second look before deciding? Compare it with the rest of the release.
If this feels close but not exact, a bespoke commission can extend the same palette, ornament, or light behavior into a different scale or room.
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