Know Your Master by William Balthazar Rose

Know Your Master 2020

williambalthazarrose

gouache

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

fine art portrait

"Know Your Master," a 2020 oil painting by William Balthazar Rose, depicts a scene of servitude and hierarchy. A figure in red stands with one foot on a box, while a figure dressed in white kneels and kisses the other foot. The painting's composition and subject matter draw upon historical portrayals of power dynamics, while Rose's distinctive style adds a layer of contemporary social commentary. The work, measuring 30 x 40 cm, is a thought-provoking commentary on power and submission.