The Masquerade of Lord Reynard is a large-scale original portrait painting, depicting a fox dressed in 18th-century attire, seated with composed confidence and a steady, unwavering gaze.
Rich in symbolism and quiet tension, the work explores performance, civility, and what lies beneath cultivated appearances. Lord Reynard is presented at ease, yet alert. The black bunny mask he holds is not worn but displayed — a suggestion rather than a disguise — while a small fox in the corner beats a quiet rhythm on a drum, underscoring the scene with a sense of anticipation.
A Latin phrase is woven discreetly into the composition: Vulpem pilum mutat, non mores — a fox may change his coat, but not his nature. This idea sits at the heart of the painting, anchoring its tension between elegance and instinct.
The artwork is professionally framed in a substantial black wooden frame with a burnished gold slip, chosen to complement the historic tone and depth of colour. The frame gives the piece a strong physical presence and the work arrives ready to hang.
A short written narrative accompanies the painting and is included as a visual image in the gallery.
Details Original large-scale acrylic painting on canvas Professionally framed Image size: 90 × 90 cm (approx. 36 × 36 inches) Framed size: 107 × 107 × 7 cm (approx. 42 × 42 × 3 inches) One of a kind Statement artwork Framed and ready to hang Complimentary insured international shipping.
