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Sumner Crenshaw
The Morrigan, Oil Painting

2019

About the Item

Artist Comments
Inspired by pre-Christian Irish mythology, this piece depicts the Morrigan, a deity associated with war, fate and sovereignty. Often described as a trio of goddesses, the Morrigan was renowned for her ability to strike fear in her opponents and to hold wayward leaders accountable. Associated with the crow, known as Badb in Irish mythology, Sumner chose to illustrate this imposing figure transforming into a bird. "The Morrigan stands the test of time as a powerful reminder of female strength," says Sumner.


About the Artist
Sumner Crenshaw infuses her work with movement, lines and varying degrees of color. She currently lives in Maryland and finds inspiration in the work of Salvador Dali. Her goal is to keep exploring the minimalist, narrative surrealism she's been moving toward.


Words that describe this painting: feminism, Ireland, mythology, paganism, expressionism, dark art, bird, expressionism, fantasy, representational, oil painting, beige


The Morrigan
Sumner Crenshaw
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2019
38 in. h x 30 in. w x 2 in. d
4 lbs. 0 oz.


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  • Creation Year:
    2019
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Condition:
    The Morrigan. Sumner Crenshaw. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Finished black edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 666801stDibs: LU92215644672
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