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“In 2001 there was a brief and
famous controversy about a portrait
of the Queen by Lucian Freud.
At the time Paul was the subject of
a solo show in Vancouver, Canada. In a few
minutes, in front of an audience, he created
the painting above as his contribution to
the discussion.” (Michael Silverbrooke)
The Art Historian, Michael Silverbrooke
has categorized this work of art Her
Majesty The Queen as Fauvism or
Expressionism–the two mediums express a
dominance of color and movement making
a powerful statement. Ygartua’s portrait of
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll is intense
and powerful. It portrays an exuberant
optimism, a woman who exceeded all
expectations. The strength and character
of the Queen is brought to our attention
through dramatic color combinations
which portray the boldness, the inner
strength and fortitude of the Queen.
Ygartua’s strokes are bold and daring, with
no hesitation, giving the viewer an insight
into the artist’s artistic perception fearless
with no boundaries.