Treasure Quest (poster)

"Treasure Quest" (2008) is a colored pencil drawing by Marie Brožová, created live in public in Jindřichův Hradec (Czech Republic) as part of her long-term project The Defense of Colored Pencils. The original artwork is an impressive A0 format, measuring 118.9 × 84.1 cm (46.8 × 33.1 inches). This piece is featured in the artist's second book, The Soul of Stones.

The Story Behind the Art

Deep within the quiet desert, beneath a velvety purple sky lit by a turquoise crescent Moon, a red-haired girl accompanied by her faithful camel has discovered a crystal-clear spring. In the heart of the endless sands, this sparkling, life-giving water is a far greater treasure than all the gold and diamonds radiating from the mysterious, distant castle on the horizon.

Hidden Details to Discover

Look closely at the oasis—can you find the delicate violets surprisingly blossoming right in the middle of the parched desert sand?

Available as: Fine Art Prints (A4–A0), Gallery-Quality Posters (A2–A0).