Armadillo Fine Art
The Saker Sentinel
The Saker Sentinel
Ships from our Texas or Thailand studio.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Cynthia A. Stewart
- Medium: Oil on stretched canvas
- Size: 18 x 25 inches (45.7 x 63.5 cm)
- Signature: Signed by the artist
- Condition: Excellent – original stretched canvas
- Framing: Unframed (Gallery wrapped edges)
- Certificate of Authenticity: Includes Gallery COA
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Collector’s Note
An exceptional showcase of technical mastery, this original oil painting by Cynthia A. Stewart captures the quiet majesty of a hooded falcon. Every feather is rendered with microscopic precision, contrasted against the soft, sweeping expanse of a desert landscape. The golden dunes, sparse green scrub, and distant soaring birds beautifully evoke the rich heritage and serene atmosphere of traditional Gulf region falconry scenes across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Executed with remarkable textural depth in both the plumage and the sand, this commanding piece is presented on stretched canvas with clean, gallery-wrapped edges. It serves as a brilliant focal point and an investment-grade acquisition for discerning collectors of fine wildlife art.
Meet the Artist
Cynthia A. Stewart is a versatile contemporary artist whose work spans from the rugged landscapes of Texas to the historic villages of Central Europe. Known for her meticulous realism and inviting palettes, Stewart possesses a unique ability to capture "the spirit of place." Whether she is rendering the sharp, predatory gaze of a bird of prey or the soft sunlight hitting a Hungarian steeple, her paintings are defined by a deep appreciation for the natural world and the structures that stand within it. Her work is held in private collections and is celebrated for its warmth, tranquility, and technical precision.