Duendes crossing my path on a sunny morning...

In mythology, a duende is a fairy- or goblin-like creature from Spanish and Portuguese, South American, Chamorro and Filipino folklore.
Duendes may also have some traits similar to goblins and kobolds.

In some Latin American cultures, the Duendes are believed to be forest spirits, helpers of people who get lost in the forest so they could find their way home.

Duende was the first photo with vertical movement that I made with an analog camera. It is an artwork in my collection 'The Narrow Path'.

I made this photo in a forest near my former hometown Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

And there is a lot to read about Duendes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duende
Besides goblins, the word Duende has another, very special meaning: having duende is also a Spanish term for a heightened state of emotion, expression and authenticity, often connected with flamenco.

General info on this artwork

'Duende' comes in a Limited Edition of 4 per size group, signed and with a certificate of authenticity. But of course, it is also available as Open Edition print, without signature and not numbered. Prices starting at €50 / US$55.

And prints are available in my Saatchi Art portfolio at the artwork page. Or you can contact me for a quote including shipping costs.

And of course available in any size you desire !

And here are some more artworks in the The Narrow Path collection you might like:

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