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The Riddle

Michael Parkes
Stone Lithographs

$8,000.00

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Limited Edition

Print that is signed and numbered by the artist.
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This will come to you either unframed and tubed with complimentary Continental U.S. shipping – use code ARTFREESHIP – or you can add a custom frame with us.

“The Riddle” by Michael Parkes
Limited Edition Stone Lithograph

A moment of mystery, wisdom, and quiet revelation—Michael Parkes’ The Riddle is an exquisite composition that invites viewers to contemplate life’s greatest questions. Blending classical beauty with surreal symbolism, this stunning stone lithograph captures the timeless pursuit of knowledge and truth.

A regal woman, draped in flowing golden robes, ascends to confront the enigmatic guardian of wisdom—a stone sphinx, eternal and unwavering. In her delicate hand, she holds a pearl, a symbol of insight and enlightenment, offering it as though in exchange for an answer only the universe can provide. Behind her, two elegant swans—emblems of purity and transformation—stand as silent witnesses to this sacred exchange, reinforcing the delicate balance between intuition and intellect. The soft, ethereal background heightens the dreamlike quality of the scene, as if suspended in a realm beyond time.

With its masterful detail, classical grace, and deep symbolic resonance, The Riddle is more than just a work of art—it is an invitation to reflect on the mysteries of existence. A must-have for collectors who appreciate Parkes’ ability to weave myth, beauty, and philosophy into a single image, this lithograph will add an air of elegance, wisdom, and quiet introspection to any space.

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