The Queen and the Jack
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May 27, 2025
Description
In this intricate black-and-white composition, Sadequain reimagines traditional playing card icons as surreal, almost mythological figures. A crowned woman—part Queen of Spades, part divine guardian—stands beside a figure marked as the Jack of Clubs, both entwined in angular forms and flowing lines. The Queen bears a city on her head, possibly symbolizing civilization, burden, or dominion, while the Jack holds a stylized peace symbol, hinting at a juxtaposition between authority and rebellion, or power and peace. Their bodies dissolve into geometric shards, echoing fractured identities or the abstract machinery of fate and politics. The interplay of linework, symbolism, and distorted anatomy reflects Sadequain’s fascination with societal roles, inner conflict, and the hidden rules that govern human behavior. This is not merely a card game—it is a psychological and philosophical tableau of modern existence.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Medium: Canvas
Dimensions:
- Small (16 inch to 30 inch X corresponding dimension as per aspect ratio)
- Medium (30 inch to 48 inch X corresponding dimension as per aspect ratio)
- Large (48 inch to 60 inch X corresponding dimension as per aspect ratio)
Available unframed canvas only.
Authenticity and Licensing: All Giclee reproductions are made from Sadequain’s authentic artworks, verified by and under a licensing agreement with SADEQUAIN Foundation.
Availability: Print-to-order
Shipping: Estimated 2 to 4 weeks
Care Instructions: The canvas should be framed without glass. Avoid direct sunlight.
Portraits and Line Work - Sadequain Ahmad
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