{"product_id":"the-venetian-ball-36-x-36-oil-on-canvas","title":"The Venetian Ball 1 — 36 × 36\" Oil on Canvas","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Venetian Ball 1 — 36 × 36\" Oil on Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFalling bills and scattered confetti symbolize a world that values spectacle and wealth over sincerity and human connection. Yet within this quiet collapse, hope endures, inviting each viewer to look beyond appearances and discover their own light amid the remnants of illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe frame is part of the piece. A repurposed \u003cspan\u003evintage gilded frame\u003c\/span\u003e, the kind of inherited grandeur the painting itself critiques. The excess wraps the painting that questions excess. The whole work, frame included, asks you to look closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Venetian Ball is a satirical reflection on the current political climate, drawing inspiration from the spectacle of the Venetian Carnival. Behind ornate masks and theatrical elegance, the series exposes the performance of power, the choreography of deception, and the blurred line between image and truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 36 × 36 in (91 × 91 cm) artwork; 43 × 43 in (109 × 109 cm) framed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed in a repurposed vintage gilded frame, intentionally part of the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYear: 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSigned by the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncludes certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePart of the Venetian Ball series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShipped framed in custom protective packaging to ensure safe delivery. Given the size and the integrated frame, the piece will be carefully crated for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor international orders, customs duties, import taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are determined by the destination country and are the responsibility of the buyer. They may be collected by the carrier prior to or upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruben Dario Concepts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52971038736693,"sku":"RD-2025.01.07","price":5935.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1669\/7397\/files\/20250401VENETIANBALL1_WEBSITE_FRAMED_IMG_0012-Edit.jpg?v=1780863266","url":"https:\/\/store.rubendarioconcepts.com\/products\/the-venetian-ball-36-x-36-oil-on-canvas","provider":"Ruben Dario Concepts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}