Etching by Alla Kolpakova, 11,3×24,7 cm, 12/25
The Gilded Cage
A dreamlike, symbolic scene unfolds around an ornate, decorative cage that becomes a metaphor for fragile freedom and hidden constraint. Surrounded by fantastical elements—soaring birds, celestial forms, a theatrical mask, and a finely detailed, almost mechanical bird perched above—the composition reads as a poetic interplay between beauty and confinement. Executed in deep green tones with delicate, elaborate linework, the work evokes a quiet tension, inviting reflection on the dual nature of elegance and restriction, where the allure of ornament may also conceal a subtle sense of captivity.
100,00 €
| Dimensions | 10 × 20 cm |
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| Width | 15,4 cm |
| Etching Impression Number | 12/25 |
| Height | 21,2 cm |
| Print size | 11,3×24,7 cm, |
| Sheet size | 25×35 cm |







