samuel kumar - Clamor Silvae (il grido della foresta)
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Original acrylic painting on canvas by Samuel Kumar titled Clamor Silvae (il grido della foresta), 90 × 60 cm, signed by the artist, unframed, dating to 2026 and in excellent condition.
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Artwork Card
Artist
Samuel Kumar
Nationality: Italian
Born October 12, 2004 – living artist.
Attribution
Samuel Kumar – original work attributed with certainty to the artist.
Title
Clamor Silvae
Dating
2025
Technique and support
Acrylic on canvas, with the moustache details made using a white indelible marker.
Dimensions
* Non-framed work: 90 × 60 × 1 cm
* Frame: not present
Signature
Work signed by the artist at the bottom left with a black marker applied by hand.
Provenance
Work coming directly from the artist Samuel Kumar's studio.
Documentation
Currently there are no certificates of authenticity, expert reports, or other attached documentation.
Conditions
The work is in excellent conservation condition. Completed in 2025, it shows no signs of wear, restorations, later retouching, or alterations of the painting surface.
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Description of the Work
“Clamor Silvae” (Latin for, The Cry of the Forest) depicts a tiger captured at the culmination moment of its roar, through a dynamic and strongly expressive composition. The artist chooses a close perspective that emphasizes the monumental nature of the subject and enhances its stage presence.
The figure emerges from a dark and atmospheric background, built through a skilful use of chiaroscuro, which gives depth and drama to the scene. The warm tones of orange, brown, and ochre contrast with deep shadows and contribute to highlighting the animal's strength and energy.
The painterly rendering alternates zones of greater anatomical detail with more gestural and expressive passages, creating a balance between naturalistic observation and emotional interpretation. The moustaches, realized with a white indelible marker, introduce a distinctive technical element that accentuates the subject's vitality and dynamism.
The subtle vegetal traces in the background evoke the tiger's natural habitat without detracting from the central figure, which becomes a symbol of strength, freedom, and primal instinct.
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Critical Note
With “Clamor Silvae,” Samuel Kumar develops a painting practice that sits within the realm of contemporary expressive realism, with evident references to international wildlife art. The work stands out for its ability to fuse anatomical accuracy with strong emotional and narrative tension.
The use of dramatic chiaroscuro recalls, in a contemporary key, the tradition of naturalistic and theatrical painting, while the choice to depict the tiger in the act of roaring transforms the subject into a universal metaphor of power, survival, and the assertion of one’s identity.
The vertical composition, close framing, and expressive brushwork give the work significant visual impact, making it a notable example of contemporary figurative painting dedicated to the animal world.
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Exhibitions
No documented exhibitions.
Bibliography
No bibliographic references available.
Stylistic classification
Contemporary expressive realism – Wildlife Art – Contemporary figurative painting.
Artwork Card
Artist
Samuel Kumar
Nationality: Italian
Born October 12, 2004 – living artist.
Attribution
Samuel Kumar – original work attributed with certainty to the artist.
Title
Clamor Silvae
Dating
2025
Technique and support
Acrylic on canvas, with the moustache details made using a white indelible marker.
Dimensions
* Non-framed work: 90 × 60 × 1 cm
* Frame: not present
Signature
Work signed by the artist at the bottom left with a black marker applied by hand.
Provenance
Work coming directly from the artist Samuel Kumar's studio.
Documentation
Currently there are no certificates of authenticity, expert reports, or other attached documentation.
Conditions
The work is in excellent conservation condition. Completed in 2025, it shows no signs of wear, restorations, later retouching, or alterations of the painting surface.
⸻
Description of the Work
“Clamor Silvae” (Latin for, The Cry of the Forest) depicts a tiger captured at the culmination moment of its roar, through a dynamic and strongly expressive composition. The artist chooses a close perspective that emphasizes the monumental nature of the subject and enhances its stage presence.
The figure emerges from a dark and atmospheric background, built through a skilful use of chiaroscuro, which gives depth and drama to the scene. The warm tones of orange, brown, and ochre contrast with deep shadows and contribute to highlighting the animal's strength and energy.
The painterly rendering alternates zones of greater anatomical detail with more gestural and expressive passages, creating a balance between naturalistic observation and emotional interpretation. The moustaches, realized with a white indelible marker, introduce a distinctive technical element that accentuates the subject's vitality and dynamism.
The subtle vegetal traces in the background evoke the tiger's natural habitat without detracting from the central figure, which becomes a symbol of strength, freedom, and primal instinct.
⸻
Critical Note
With “Clamor Silvae,” Samuel Kumar develops a painting practice that sits within the realm of contemporary expressive realism, with evident references to international wildlife art. The work stands out for its ability to fuse anatomical accuracy with strong emotional and narrative tension.
The use of dramatic chiaroscuro recalls, in a contemporary key, the tradition of naturalistic and theatrical painting, while the choice to depict the tiger in the act of roaring transforms the subject into a universal metaphor of power, survival, and the assertion of one’s identity.
The vertical composition, close framing, and expressive brushwork give the work significant visual impact, making it a notable example of contemporary figurative painting dedicated to the animal world.
⸻
Exhibitions
No documented exhibitions.
Bibliography
No bibliographic references available.
Stylistic classification
Contemporary expressive realism – Wildlife Art – Contemporary figurative painting.
Details
Artist
samuel kumar
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Clamor Silvae (il grido della foresta)
Technique
Acrylic painting, Felt-tip pen
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
6 g
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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