Saint Philip

Saint Philip by Tsuguharu Foujita
Artist
Tsuguharu Foujita
Date
1951
Style
Magic realism
Genre
Genre painting
"Saint Philip" is a captivating painting that exemplifies elements of genre painting and magic realism. The artist skillfully depicts the saint with vivid attention to detail, blending everyday scenes with a touch of fantastical symbolism characteristic of magic realism. The composition invites viewers to reflect on spiritual themes through a realistic yet surreal lens. As part of a collection, such works are often bought and sold at distinguished auction houses like Bonhams, one of the oldest and largest international auctioneers of fine art and antiques, founded in 1793.

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