The Peaceable Kingdom
posted: June 5, 2010
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One of my favorite archetypes is the idea of the Peaceable Kingdom. The concept is universal and has been explored and implored through every culture including our own with Rodney King's famous words, "Can we all get along". My favorite graphic interpretation was developed by Edward Hicks (1780-1849) in his Peaceable Kingdom paintings which inspired this piece. His piece is so incredible it is almost painful showing my version next to his but, here you go!.
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Leo Espinosa June 6, 2010
I can't get enough of that bat at the top, Richard.
Jim Paillot June 6, 2010
Love it. Really nice. That bat and flying squirrel make a good couple.
Drew Friedman June 7, 2010
Ditto, Love it!
Christoph Hitz June 7, 2010
Very peakable kingdom.
Steve Wacksman June 7, 2010
Didn't Hicks doe dozens of variations of that painting? That was one of my faves as a kidlet and I used to have a matted print of it in my bedroom.
Love your interpretation too, Dick. That bat looks downright cheerful.
Richard Downs June 7, 2010
Hey guys, thank you for the comments !.
Steve, Hicks painted 61 versions of this composition. That is cool that you had a copy of this in your bedroom.It is a powerful piece, your parents had good taste!.
Rob Dunlavey June 7, 2010
Do you know the work of Jakuchu? Look at this sometime:
Ito Jakuchu: "The Colorful Realm of Living Beings"
Japan Times article
and
Ito Jakuchu: eccentric painter
Greg Clarke June 7, 2010
That Hicks painting has always been a favorite of mine as well. Love your take on it.
