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Gareth Cadwallader — National Geographic 1
Gareth Cadwallader

National Geographic 1

2010

A meticulously rendered oil painting on board, this work by Gareth Cadwallader depicts the iconic yellow-bordered cover of National Geographic magazine with a striking sense of realism and intimacy. Cadwallader's precise brushwork captures the printed surface in rich, luminous detail, elevating a familiar mass-produced object into something worthy of quiet contemplation. The painting invites reflection on themes of nostalgia, popular culture, and the way everyday printed matter holds memory and meaning.

Medium
oil on board

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Gareth Cadwallader, National Geographic 1, 2010

A meticulously rendered oil painting on board, this work by Gareth Cadwallader depicts the iconic yellow-bordered cover of National Geographic magazine with a striking sense of realism and intimacy. Cadwallader's precise brushwork captures the printed surface in rich, luminous detail, elevating a familiar mass-produced object into something worthy of quiet contemplation. The painting invites reflection on themes of nostalgia, popular culture, and the way everyday printed matter holds memory and meaning.

Medium
oil on board
Year
2010
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Documentary, Landscape, 21st Century, Nature, Narrative, Oil on Board, Figurative, Contemporary, Photography-based