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The Weight of the Crown — Original Chess Painting

The Weight of the Crown — Original Chess Painting
Original acrylic artwork by Irish artist Agne Bukaty, featuring a vivid red chess king surrounded by fallen black and white chess pieces. Expressive brushwork, textured layers and strong red, black and white contrast create a dramatic contemporary composition.
The Weight of the Crown — an original acrylic chess painting exploring power, strategy and the aftermath of the game.
The Weight of the Crown — an original acrylic chess painting exploring power, strategy and the aftermath of the game.
The Weight of the Crown — an original acrylic chess painting exploring power, strategy and the aftermath of the game.
The Weight of the Crown — an original acrylic chess painting exploring power, strategy and the aftermath of the game.

The Weight of the Crown — Original Chess Painting

€180.00

An original little piece about power, strategy and the weight of being the one wearing the crown.

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The Weight of the Crown is an original acrylic painting inspired by the drama of a chessboard — the quiet tension, the strategy, and that moment when everything seems to come down to one move.
At the centre sits the red king, surrounded by fallen black and white chess pieces. The strong contrast between the deep black background, metallic whites and vivid red gives the painting its sense of tension and movement. The scattered pieces create a feeling of aftermath — something has clearly happened here, although I'll leave you to decide who won.
I wanted the red king to be the immediate focal point. The colour does most of the talking, while the darker tones around it create depth and keep the composition feeling slightly mysterious. The textured acrylic surface adds another layer, catching the light differently depending on where you view it.
It's a small painting, but it isn't particularly quiet.

Artwork Details

  • Title: The Weight of the Crown
  • Original acrylic painting by artist Agne Bukaty
  • Acrylic on canvas board
  • Artwork size: 25 × 25 cm (10 × 10 in)
  • Sold unframed
  • Can be hung as it is or easily framed
  • Protective varnish finish
  • Signed by the artist
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • One-of-a-kind original artwork — not a print

A little about the idea

Chess has always been an interesting subject for me because it is such a simple visual language with so much underneath it.
The pieces are recognisable immediately, but once they start falling across the board, they become something more — power, risk, competition, sacrifice and consequence.
The red king standing amongst the fallen pieces is where the title comes from. The crown may be intact, but it doesn't necessarily mean the game was easy.

Where it might live

At 25 × 25 cm, this is an easy piece to work into a gallery wall, bookshelf, office, study or smaller wall space. It would suit a contemporary, modern, monochrome or eclectic interior particularly well.
And if you're a chess lover, collector, strategist — or simply someone who enjoys artwork with a little story behind it — there is plenty here to look at.

Shipping & Care

Your painting will be carefully packaged and dispatched within 1–2 business days, with tracking provided.
Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth when needed. Avoid moisture and prolonged direct sunlight.
Please note that colours may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.

Additional information

Weight 2 kg

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Items will be shipped in 1-3 working days after receiving your order. All products are shipped from Co.Wicklow Ireland. Expected shipping time:
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Every order is handled with care and I want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase.  If, for any reason, you are not, I offer a full refund (minus shipping and return shipping) within 7 days of receiving the artwork.  You must return the piece in the same condition in which it was received. This policy does not apply to custom and bespoke orders.

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2 kg €9.00
5 kg €15.00

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2 kg €30.00
5 kg €45.00

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