The Enigmatic Sentinel: A Pastoral Scarecrow Scene in Oil and Sgraffito Michel Rivol “Still Life with Fruit and Cheese” Reflecting a sophisticated Postmodern aesthetic

Reflecting a sophisticated Postmodern aesthetic

the piece unfolds as a sweeping

the presentation creates an unmediated experience with the artwork

The dinner plates feature elaborately scrolled borders adorned with floral designs against a soft cream background

This piece exemplifies porcelain favored during the Qing Dynasty

The Enigmatic Sentinel: A Pastoral Scarecrow Scene in Oil and Sgraffito Michel Rivol “Still Life with Fruit and Cheese” Reflecting a sophisticated Postmodern aesthetic22W x 28H x 1 3 4D Housed in a rustic, weathered barn wood frame that mirrors its rural subject, Scarecrow in a Pastoral Landscape is an enigmatic, apparently unsigned original oil on panel painting. The composition is anchored by a monumental, rear facing scarecrow whose commanding form dominates the right foreground, capturing an unexpected sense of sentience and quiet contemplation as it gazes out over a golden hued field toward a distant barn and