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// Painting a Cloud on a Wall by Peter Doig, a limited edition etching from 2016, captures a surreal, almost whimsical moment in which a figure appears to paint a cloud onto a stone wall. Rendered in earthy tones punctuated by warm reds, Doig’s piece combines elements of fantasy and reality, drawing viewers into an imaginative scene where the boundary between the two blurs. The detailed textures of the stones and the fluid outlines of the figure enhance the dreamlike atmosphere, embodying Doig’s signature narrative style. The etching technique brings depth and richness to the print, emphasizing the meditative, almost mystical act of creation. This work invites viewers to interpret the symbolism of painting ephemeral clouds on solid structures, blending the tangible with the intangible in a poetic exploration of creativity.

Peter Doig (Scotland, 1959) is a celebrated contemporary painter known for his dreamlike landscapes that blend memory, imagination, and references to art history. His works often feature rich textures and vibrant colors, evoking a sense of mystery. Doig’s art has garnered global acclaim, positioning him as one of the leading painters of his generation.

Peter Doig

Painting a Cloud on a Wall, 2016

Name: Painting a Cloud on a Wall, 2016
SKU: 4206
Price: 10000.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Etching

EtchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Painting a Cloud on a Wall, 2016

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Painting becomes interesting when it becomes timeless.
- Peter Doig

Peter Doig is a highly acclaimed figurative painter, with works that often depict landscapes or human figures inspired by photography – be it his own or sourced - and imbued with his own personal experiences. Such personal objects as canoes feature heavily in Doig’s works (canoes are a nod to his time spent living in Canada) and although his works are figurative, they often retain a sense of dream-like mysticism due to their deeply reflective and intimate effect – White Canoe, an oil on canvas painting, encapsulates this mysticism perfectly. Further highlighting Doig’s autobiographical imprint upon his works is his Lapeyrouse Wall piece; this painting was created after Doig’s move to Trinidad and features the crumbling wall of Lapeyrouse cemetery, so named after the island’s first sugar estate founder and a stark reminder of the colonial history of Trinidad. Influenced by artists including Monet, Munch and Klimt, Doig’s art is in the vein of post-impressionism with his own added flair. (Artist website)

Artwork by Alex Katz

What is figurative art?

Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.

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Peter Doig

Painting a Cloud on a Wall, 2016

59.7 x 91.4 cm

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