The Imperial Envoy

• Rob Schouten
• oil on canvas
• 2006
• 11 x 14"
• $1200

In this still life an envoy is bringing an offering of prosperity to the world. The dragon, a traditional symbol of fertility and wealth, is accompanied by a detail of terracotta soldiers carrying an offering of an orange Chrysantemum, representing a life of comfort and happiness. Did they come from the mountain landscape on the back wall?

The world marble symbolizes our Earth, which could use some comfort and happiness right now.

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