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Icarus --Barry WIndsor Smith-- painting for sale

Location: Sold or Traded
Artists: Barry Smith (All) , Barry Windsor-Smith (Painter)

Location: Sold or Traded
Title: Icarus --Barry WIndsor Smith-- painting for sale*
Artist: Barry Smith (All) , Barry Windsor-Smith (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Oil
Art Type: Other
For Sale Status: sold
Views: 6703
Likes on CAF: 12
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 12
Added to Site: 7/7/2017

Pieces like this speak for themselves. My favorite BWS painting, and one of the few he did in oil. Published as a print, and also as a cover. I reframed it. The back of the art has written in Barry's hand, 'self portrait'. It represents the fall of Icarus due to his going too close to the sun, against his father's instructions-- pride-- which copies the biblical fall of Lucifer because of similar pride and disobedience to God the Father. A deeply moving allegorical work, complex and detailed in its execution. 1979-1980, oil on board. Write for more details. Terms available.

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Charles Dahan Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/7/2017

That is breathtaking.

Lance Suarez Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/7/2017

My favorite Smith piece. Just beautiful.

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 7/7/2017

A piece like this almost makes selling the house seem like an option.... Good luck with the sale Rob!

Rob Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 7/7/2017

Rick W wrote:

" A piece like this almost makes selling the house seem like an option.... Good luck with the sale Rob! "

Thanks Rick!! I appreciate it.

Mel C. and B. Carter Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/8/2017

The best BWS piece.

Sean Clarke Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/8/2017

Amazing and historic work! Barry has given a John William Waterhouse approach to the Icarian Sea. The new owner will be mighty happy with this!

Shelton Bryant Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/8/2017

BWS!!!! . . . and a painting to boot!!!!! Whatta Treasure!!!!

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 7/8/2017

So beautiful...

Rugrat Spawn Member Since 2016

Posted On 7/8/2017

I could stare at this for hours.

Johnny C. Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/9/2017

Even though Icarus has crashed, and perished as a result, the reflection in the pond make it appear as if he were still flying, an ironic and poignant image, all the more touching because of the artists' incredible execution.

Rubén DaCollector's Paperback Art Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/10/2017

Absolutely gorgeous. Best of luck finding a new owner, Rob!

Scott Gaulke Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/13/2017

What a beauty. I've always loved this painting.

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Icarus --Barry WIndsor Smith-- painting for sale

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