The String (Child’s Play)

"The String (Child’s Play)" by Michael Parkes Limited Edition Stone Lithograph A whimsical celebration of innocence, curiosity, and the delicate balance between wonder and control, Michael Parkes’ The String (Child’s Play) captures the essence of playful mischief with a touch of surreal magic. This enchanting stone lithograph invites the viewer into a world where reality bends to the imagination, and the rules of nature are rewritten with a simple tug of a string. At the heart of the composition, a young girl in a flowing dress gleefully holds onto a taut string, her body leaning back in delightful anticipation. Suspended above her, a tiny tiger cub dangles mid-air, seemingly entranced by a spinning top—an emblem of motion, destiny, and the rhythm of time. Below, a full-grown tiger, adorned with a golden ribbon, watches with amusement, its gaze locked onto the scene with knowing patience. To the right, an eccentric assembly of jesters, scholars, and mythical creatures observes the unfolding spectacle, their expressions caught between disbelief and admiration. With its delicate details, soft color palette, and Parkes’ signature ability to blend the fantastical with the familiar, The String (Child’s Play) is more than a charming illustration—it is a celebration of childhood’s boundless imagination and the joy of living in the moment. A must-have for collectors who appreciate whimsy, wonder, and storytelling through art, this lithograph will bring a sense of magic, humor, and curiosity to any collection.
Specification
Size
16.5"h x 21.1"w
Medium
Stone Lithograph
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"The String (Child’s Play)" by Michael Parkes Limited Edition Stone Lithograph A whimsical celebration of innocence, curiosity, and the delicate balance between wonder and control, Michael Parkes’ The String (Child’s Play) captures the essence of playful mischief with a touch of surreal magic. This enchanting stone lithograph invites the viewer into a world where reality bends to the imagination, and the rules of nature are rewritten with a simple tug of a string. At the heart of the composition, a young girl in a flowing dress gleefully holds onto a taut string, her body leaning back in delightful anticipation. Suspended above her, a tiny tiger cub dangles mid-air, seemingly entranced by a spinning top—an emblem of motion, destiny, and the rhythm of time. Below, a full-grown tiger, adorned with a golden ribbon, watches with amusement, its gaze locked onto the scene with knowing patience. To the right, an eccentric assembly of jesters, scholars, and mythical creatures observes the unfolding spectacle, their expressions caught between disbelief and admiration. With its delicate details, soft color palette, and Parkes’ signature ability to blend the fantastical with the familiar, The String (Child’s Play) is more than a charming illustration—it is a celebration of childhood’s boundless imagination and the joy of living in the moment. A must-have for collectors who appreciate whimsy, wonder, and storytelling through art, this lithograph will bring a sense of magic, humor, and curiosity to any collection.
Specification
Size
16.5"h x 21.1"w
Medium
Stone Lithograph

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