The Key
$4,500.00
Specification
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| Limited Edition | Print that is signed and numbered by the artist. |
| Shipping and Framing | 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. |
Limited Edition Stone Lithograph
A mesmerizing allegory of mystery, transformation, and celestial guidance, Michael Parkes’ The Key is a breathtaking stone lithograph that invites the viewer to explore the hidden meanings woven within its dreamlike imagery. With an exquisite balance of surrealism and classical beauty, this piece speaks to the eternal search for truth and the power of unlocking life’s greatest secrets.
At the edge of a grand architectural ledge, an ethereal winged figure leans forward, her lips parted as if whispering a sacred secret to the heavens. Below her, a patient feline guardian watches with quiet curiosity. In the open sky, three majestic swans take flight—one carrying a golden key, a symbol of knowledge, destiny, and the passage to new realms. As they ascend, the swans embody both freedom and enlightenment, leaving behind a lingering question: Is the key meant to be given or received?
With Parkes’ masterful use of delicate linework, soft hues, and deeply symbolic storytelling, The Key is more than a work of art—it is an invitation to reflect, to dream, and to discover. A must-have for collectors who appreciate art that resonates on both an intellectual and emotional level, this lithograph will bring a sense of wonder, intrigue, and celestial elegance to any space.
