E. García - Cebra dentro de casa XL

“Zebra inside the house” is a 100 × 70 cm painting by contemporary artist Ernest García.

The work presents a domestic scene altered by an unexpected apparition: from the shadows of a room, a zebra peeks its head through a door frame. The natural way the animal occupies the space makes an impossible situation into a quiet, intriguing image, filled with humor.

The composition is built from a sequence of planes and thresholds. The lit hallway leads to a dark room in which a small piece of furniture, a lamp, and several paintings appear. In the center of this depth rises the zebra’s head, whose white and black stripes stand out boldly against the almost black background and immediately draw the eye.

The palette combines olive greens, earthy yellows, ochres, and neutral tones with small accents of blue, pink, and violet. In the foreground, the rug introduces a more free and vibrant chromatic note, while the visible brushwork and the simplification of shapes give the scene a decidedly painterly character.

The expressive use of color and the construction through large color masses show affinities with fauvism and with the modern tradition of the domestic interior. However, the incorporation of a wild animal inside a dwelling shifts the scene toward a contemporary territory close to the unusual and the surreal, generating a tension between familiarity and estrangement.

In “Zebra inside the house,” Ernest García transforms an ordinary interior into a small visual narrative. The architecture, depth, contrast between light and shadow, and the unexpected presence of the zebra build an enigmatic and playful work, intended for collectors interested in contemporary figurative painting, interiors, and scenes with animals.



Authenticity and Shipping:
The work is offered directly by E. García, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist himself. The painting will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping. After payment is confirmed, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and send it. Delivery time will depend on the destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days."