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Alex Colville — Dog and Priest
Alex Colville

Dog and Priest

1978

"Dog and Priest" is an acrylic polymer emulsion painting by Canadian artist Alex Colville, presented in the artist's own frame. The work exemplifies Colville's distinctive style of magic realism, characterized by precise draftsmanship, subdued color palettes, and enigmatic juxtapositions of ordinary subjects that evoke psychological tension. The painting's presentation in Colville's custom frame underscores the artist's meticulous control over every aspect of the work's visual presentation.

Medium
acrylic polymer emulsion on board, in artist's frame

🔨 Auction Lot

The Now and Contemporary Evening Auction

November 21, 2024

Estimate: $1,000,000$1,500,000

Lot 41

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Alex Colville, Dog and Priest, 1978

"Dog and Priest" is an acrylic polymer emulsion painting by Canadian artist Alex Colville, presented in the artist's own frame. The work exemplifies Colville's distinctive style of magic realism, characterized by precise draftsmanship, subdued color palettes, and enigmatic juxtapositions of ordinary subjects that evoke psychological tension. The painting's presentation in Colville's custom frame underscores the artist's meticulous control over every aspect of the work's visual presentation.

Medium
acrylic polymer emulsion on board, in artist's frame
Year
1978
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Surreal Narrative, Figurative Painting, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Canadian Artist, Religious Symbolism, Magic Realism, Psychological Tension, Domestic Scene, Oil on Canvas