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Artworks
The Panther and the Tennis Court, 2026
Acrylic on canvas130 x 160 cm. ( 51.18 x 63 inches)Series: The Leopard´s JourneySigned and dated 2026 versoCopyright María CortésThe Panther and the Tennis Court explores an unexpected encounter between instinct and structure. Inspired by the landscapes of Lake Como, the work brings together a controlled, geometric space and the silent presence of the panther, where tension and serenity coexist in quiet balance.The Panther and the Tennis Court presents a striking and unexpected encounter between instinct and structure. A black panther advances directly toward the viewer across an immaculate blue tennis court, its gaze unwavering, almost confrontational.
The surrounding landscape draws inspiration from Lake Como in Italy: a still turquoise lake, layered mountains, and a Mediterranean villa framed by cypress trees and lush gardens. The sky, composed of soft horizontal bands of colour, evokes a suspended, timeless atmosphere.
The rigid geometry of the court contrasts with the fluid presence of the animal. The panther—silent, controlled, and powerful—becomes a symbol of inner force moving through a world defined by order and boundaries.
Yet within this contrast, a quiet balance emerges: both worlds coexist in an unexpected state of harmony. There is no narrative resolution, only a charged yet peaceful moment of approach. The viewer is placed directly in its path, invited into a space where tension and serenity exist simultaneously.
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