The King is Dead”  original painting by Chad Fandel is a commanding pop art piece that fuses histor

The King is Dead” by Chad Fandel is a commanding pop art mixed media piece that fuses history, symbolism, and rebellion into a single visual strike. Created with acrylic on canvas layered over authentic vintage playing card sets from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, the piece reimagines the King of Spades as a skeleton draped in royal purple and gold. The richly textured backdrop of aged, well-worn cards reflects the passage of time and the fragility of power, while the skeletal monarch—sword and scepter in hand—stands as a reminder that even kings meet their end. The juxtaposition of death and royalty invites the viewer to contemplate legacy, ego, and the fleeting nature of dominance. Hand signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. 48x36, Stretched . No frame