Object Description
This original oil on canvas painting by Nathan Neven beautifully combines wildlife and interior elements with a contemporary impressionist style. The scene depicts a mother hippo and her baby, glimpsed through a doorway in a richly detailed interior. The architecture hints at a historical design, but the view from the window reveals modern skyscrapers rising in the distance, creating a fascinating contrast between past and present.
The muted tones of the interior—soft browns and neutral shades—allow the vibrant, colorful stripes within the room to stand out, bringing a playful and dynamic energy to the piece. The contrast between the calm setting inside and the lively outside world adds a layer of depth and narrative to the painting.
Neven’s brushwork is fluid and expressive, embodying the essence of contemporary impressionism. Signed and ready to be displayed, this artwork invites the viewer into a world where wildlife, history, and modernity coexist in harmony.
Available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art, Chelsea, and online.