Description: ~James Jean~Lady with an Axolotl~MINT CONDITION PRINT~Each print is signed and numbered by the artist Image size: 22-1/2" tall × 16-7/8" widePaper size: 26" tall × 19-7/8" wideDimensional, high gloss, and holographic enhancementsIntricately detailed holographic and dimensional chopSigned by James Jean and numbered James Jean recently took to Instagram to share details on his forthcoming print edition titled Lady with Axolotl. The work, which measures roughly 22 by 16 inches, is an homage to Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine portrait from 1489-90. The original portrait featured a young woman named Cecilia Gallerani from the Milanese court who married the Duke of Milan. The duke, who was da Vinci’s patron for 18 years, was nicknamed “the white ermine” — a mythical beast. The portrait is just one of only four portraits of women painted by da Vinci. The other paintings are the Mona Lisa, Ginevra de’ Benci and La Belle Ferronniére. The celebrated Taiwanese-American artist’s contemporary take on the da Vinci original portrays a female subject holding the axolotl — a salamander native to Mexico with the ability to regrow its limbs, spinal cord, tail and even portions of its brain. “As our holiday release, Lady with an Axolotl is meant to inaugurate a new era of healing. Her eyes, red with pain, peer into the past, while she lovingly cradles an axolotl that looks into the future,” said Jean in a statement. James Jean is an enigmatic figure. Trained as an illustrator, Jean acquired a cult following with his unique and meticulous style. In 2008, he surprised the world by leaving the realm of commercial illustration for the more structured world of fine art. He was born in Taiwan but was raised in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. He was educated at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Upon graduating in 2001, he quickly became an acclaimed cover artist for DC Comics, garnering seven Eisner awards, three consecutive Harvey awards, two gold medals and a silver from the Society of Illustrators of LA, and a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators of NY. He has also contributed to many national and international publications. His clients include Time Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, ESPN, Atlantic Records, Target, Playboy, Knopf, Prada among others. He has also illustrated covers for the comic book series Fables and The Umbrella Academy, for which he has won six Eisner Awards for Best Cover Artist. Check Out Other Available Works Shipping includes Insurance and Delivery Confirmation We offer free shipping on any additional item and we always ship the next business dayInternational buyers, we will do our best to help you avoid, or at least minimize, import duties and taxes ~IF YOU WISH NOT TO USE THE GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM PLEASE MESSAGE US HERE AT THE GALLERYTO DISCUSS OTHER SHIPPING OPTIONS~ PLEASE ASK FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE IF YOU'RENOT IN THE US! I WILL NOT PAY IMPORT DUTIES!
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Location: Houston, Texas
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