{"product_id":"rex-mikalojus-konstantinas-ciurlionis","title":"Rex - Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monumental Symbolist work by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, depicting a cosmic, divine presence looming over a solitary human figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRex is a work by the Lithuanian composer and painter Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis. Created in 1909, this piece occupies a unique position within the Symbolist movement, reflecting the artist's preoccupation with cosmic themes and the synthesis of music and visual art. The composition is structured in a hierarchical manner, dominated by the colossal, disembodied feet of a deity or cosmic figure at the top of the frame. This perspective creates a sense of immense scale, dwarfing the tiny, solitary human figure standing at the base of the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central space is defined by architectural elements, including columns that suggest a temple or a gateway to another realm. Between these pillars, golden symbols float against a dark, void-like background, suggesting esoteric or alchemical significance. The use of tempera allows for a specific texture, where the application of colour creates a dreamlike, atmospheric quality. The lower portion of the work features a band of blue, perhaps representing water or the horizon of the earth, providing a grounding element to the otherwise ethereal and metaphysical subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eČiurlionis often approached his paintings with the mindset of a musician, treating visual elements like notes or chords in a larger composition. Rex is frequently interpreted as a representation of the divine or the absolute, a recurring theme in his later works. The contrast between the monumental, divine presence and the minuscule human observer invites reflection on the relationship between the individual and the infinite. The work avoids literal narrative, instead relying on the evocative power of form and colour to communicate its themes. It remains a singular example of early twentieth-century European Symbolism, demonstrating a highly personal visual language that defies easy categorisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/euterpe-arnold-bocklin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEuterpe - Arnold Böcklin — Arnold Böcklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/voetpad-met-wilg-en-dorpje-aan-de-horizon-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVoetpad met wilg en dorpje aan de horizon - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434053669199,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434053734735,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434053833039,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434053865807,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434053931343,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rex_Poster_CompositorV1_1786183088929.jpg?v=1786304977","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/rex-mikalojus-konstantinas-ciurlionis","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}