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Original artwork description:
The symbolic meaning of the purple onion can be interpreted in different ways in different cultures and contexts.
The ancient Greeks considered the onion to be a symbol of the structure of the universe. Her juicy scales, concentrically overlapping each other, were likened to celestial spheres. Large bulbs were brought as a gift to the Pythian priestesses-soothsayers in the temple of Apollo at Delphi, they were also given to newlyweds.
Purple is associated with creativity, an escape from reality. It is the color of leadership, dignity, peace, a symbol of aristocracy and spirituality. Violet helps those who are looking for the meaning of life and spiritual fulfillment: it expands consciousness.
"The purple onion"
oil on canvas panel
24x18 cm (9.4х7 in)
The picture is painted entirely with a pallete knife, without the use of brushes.
Materials used:
oil
Tags:
#onions #onion still #onions painting #purple on #onion purple"The purple onion" (2023)
Oil painting
by OXYPOINT
1 Artist Reviews
£157.93 Sold
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 18 x 24 x 0.3cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Still life
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Original artwork description
The symbolic meaning of the purple onion can be interpreted in different ways in different cultures and contexts.
The ancient Greeks considered the onion to be a symbol of the structure of the universe. Her juicy scales, concentrically overlapping each other, were likened to celestial spheres. Large bulbs were brought as a gift to the Pythian priestesses-soothsayers in the temple of Apollo at Delphi, they were also given to newlyweds.
Purple is associated with creativity, an escape from reality. It is the color of leadership, dignity, peace, a symbol of aristocracy and spirituality. Violet helps those who are looking for the meaning of life and spiritual fulfillment: it expands consciousness.
"The purple onion"
oil on canvas panel
24x18 cm (9.4х7 in)
The picture is painted entirely with a pallete knife, without the use of brushes.
Materials used:
oil
Tags:
#onions #onion still #onions painting #purple on #onion purple
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