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Rob Pistella UNITED STATES
Member Since May 2005
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Icarus oil painting by BWS

Location: Sold or Traded
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (Painter)

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Icarus oil painting by BWS
Artwork Details
Location: Sold or Traded
Title: Icarus oil painting by BWS
Artist:  Barry Windsor Smith (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Oil
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: sold
Views: 12907
Likes on CAF: 5
Favorited on CAF: 9
Comments: 53
Added to Site: 1/26/2013

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Description
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 the Father. A deeply moving allegorical work, complex and detailed in its execution. 1979-1980, oil on board.

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Rob  Pistella
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Member Since: May 2005
Last Login: April 2026
Country: UNITED STATES
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LB Jefferies Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/26/2013

Crazy good.
Ed Lloyd Gragg Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/26/2013

Incredible!! what a treat to see this
Charles Dahan Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/26/2013

That might be the nicest painting I have seen posted in a long while. Bravo. This one is a stunner!
John Bamber Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/26/2013

Absolutely stunning. The only BWS piece I own is a prelim to the image of Icarus and I consider that one my best... This is great :)
Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/26/2013

BWS at the very best of his Pre-Raphaelite period, thanks for sharing this masterpiece!
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/26/2013

Fantastic!!!!
Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator
Posted On 1/26/2013

As good as it gets.
Dr. DOOOOM Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/26/2013

Nothing short of AMAZING!!
Conny Valentina Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/26/2013

I can only imagine what a wonder it is to stand infront of this masterpiece and admire it in person. Beautiful.
E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/26/2013

As if your "Age Of Innocence" and "Artemis & Apollo" paintings weren't enough, you had to go and throw THIS up! I've been very lucky to acquire all the art I own, but when I see a collection like yours, it almost makes me feel like I've been wasting my time and money for the last 30 years!
Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted On 1/26/2013

E DLS wrote:
" As if your "Age Of Innocence" and "Artemis & Apollo" paintings weren't enough, you had to go and throw THIS up! I've been very lucky to acquire all the art I own, but when I see a collection like yours, it almost makes me feel like I've been wasting my time and money for the last 30 years!  "
Eric, you have a great eye and an outstanding collection! Buying art you love is never a waste of time! Thanks for the kind words!
I D Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/26/2013

Mind blowing
J B Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/26/2013

This one is really easy on the eyes. Congrats!
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/26/2013

What a work of grandeur and beauty! BWS' finest? A good argument can be made...
Will Tervay Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/26/2013

Wow, what a stunner! Thanks for sharing.
Eric F Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/26/2013

Fantastic painting! Thanks for sharing these great pieces of art.
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/26/2013

Absolutely beautiful!!!
Lance Suarez Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/26/2013

Also my favorite BWS piece. Just beautiful Robert! Congrats again.
Dave Kopecki Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/26/2013

One of the finest paintings I have ever seen, and from a great period for BWS! Congrats on another jaw dropping BWS piece!
Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/26/2013

Was just thinking "wonder what Rob is up to" and I find Icarus. The results would seem almost beyond even the considerable talents of BWS. Perhaps a miracle? Really extraordinary painting Rob. You must be thrilled.
Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted On 1/26/2013

Michael Kenyon wrote:
" Was just thinking "wonder what Rob is up to" and I find Icarus. The results would seem almost beyond even the considerable talents of BWS. Perhaps a miracle? Really extraordinary painting Rob. You must be thrilled.  "
Thrilled indeed Michael!! It really IS quintessential. Thanks.
steve  staszower Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/26/2013

I figured I'd see this in your gallery sooner or later!!! Another masterpiece to rival the others in your gallery!!
Kirk  Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/26/2013

Truly a masterpiece!
Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/27/2013

Ummmm....... ahhh.......
Tatiana TDArt Dykes Member Since 2005
CAF Administrator
Posted On 1/27/2013

Just wow.
Joe Murray Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/27/2013

Nothing short of a MASTERPIECE, congrats!
F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/27/2013

This is fine art indeed :)
H. P. Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/27/2013

a dream ...
Alkis V. Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/27/2013

One of the best paintings ever - a collector's dream!
eewwnuk 1 Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/27/2013

unreal. would have never guessed that this was bws.
Ben Friedman Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/27/2013

Amazing -- congrats on the incredible pick up!
John B Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/27/2013

Well, here's something you don't see everyday. One of the best BWS paintings, no question.
Carmine Gawain Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/27/2013

Beautiful!
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/27/2013

Spectacular - looking forward to your museum showing!
Ken R Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/27/2013

Beautiful and powerful piece! Heavy-duty pick up Rob!
Dan Hampton Member Since 2012
Posted On 1/27/2013

As they say in Texas, Gyat Dang!
COMIC PARADISE Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/29/2013

its a beauty. congrats
Ferran Delgado Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/30/2013

My favorite BWS painting ever, breathtaking!!
Seamus  O Member Since 2007
Posted On 2/1/2013

Masterpiece.
Carmine Gawain Member Since 2010
Posted On 2/10/2013

Perfect!
Lionel C Member Since 2013
Posted On 2/14/2013

its beautiful. congratulation
Johan Tudts Member Since 2008
Posted On 2/18/2013

A W E S O M E +++ LOVE it +++
Enrico Salvini Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/21/2013

F*************************************CK!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, don't thank me for the in-depth commentary, but my brain just went into overload.
F*************************************CK!!!!!!!!!
David Grisez Member Since 2009
Posted On 2/21/2013

you said: Pieces like this speak for themselves... that is true because no words I know would do this justice...............
Fabio C. Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/2/2013

there are no words to fully express the beauty of this painting
J J Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/14/2013

So beautiful it makes me want to cry.
Dan  M Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/12/2013

oh wow, just superb.
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/29/2013

You know, Rob I just can't help myself from coming back to this. It is one of the most beautiful works I have ever seen in my life! Would love to see it in person some day.
Neil  Hill Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/14/2013

So awesome!!
Scott Ross Member Since 2011
Posted On 10/10/2014

I couldn't Imagine owning that. Incredible!
Ingrid Neilson Member Since 2015
Posted On 1/13/2016

Stunning and incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Rick W Member Since 2017
Posted On 7/4/2017

You must have to stop and look at this for an hour every time you walk by it. How do you ever get anything done? ;]
Thomas F Member Since 2010
Posted On 7/29/2017

It took me a while (a few years) to get the print, wich does not show up that often, especially in good condition. But THIS.... I have no words for it. Congrats, you have done everything right! ;-)
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