The Two Courtiers presenting Cienzo to the King (1911)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"The Two Courtiers presenting Cienzo to the King" is a captivating illustration by Warwick Goble, showcased in this enchanting addition to our gallery collections. This 1911 painting features a rich, storybook scene set in a lush and elegant garden terrace. At the heart of the composition are two courtiers, dressed in vibrant and intricately patterned garb, leading a character known as Cienzo up a grand staircase towards a group of nobles.The assembled group at the top of the stairway is presided over by a regal figure, likely the king, who stands in conversation with two ladies adorned in flowing dresses, poised near a flourishing flowerbed and an ornate balustrade. The background reveals a whimsical landscape dotted with castle towers and verdant trees, all bathed in a soft, diffuse light that contributes to the overall ethereal quality of the setting.Goble's use of delicate colors and detailed patterns draws the viewer into this narrative, making one curious about the circumstances that have brought these figures together.
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Warwick Goble was an illustrator of children's books. He specialized in Japanese and Indian subjects.
Goble was born in Dalston, north London, to a merchant family, and was educated at the City of London School and the Westminster School of Art. He worked at a printer specializing in chromolithography and contributed to The Pall Mall Gazette and The Westminster Gazette.