Pie Face
Banksy’s gleeful slap in the face, literally, to the stiff formality of art history. Here, a noble 19th-century gentleman, resplendent in his red military coat, is immortalized in oil… mid-pie attack. The whipped cream and tin are painted with startling realism, interrupting the sitter’s composed dignity with a slapstick insult worthy of a circus skit. Part of Banksy’s “Crude Oil” series, the painting is both a visual prank and a philosophical jab. The pie becomes a symbol of rebellion, mockery, and the great equalizer of pride. The target? Aristocracy, military power, colonial heritage: take your pick. With this single gesture, Banksy reminds us that even the grandest portraits can be humbled by a well-aimed custard missile. By defacing the past with humor, Pie Face invites us to question what we preserve, what we revere, and what happens when sacred cows get a pie in the kisser.
🎯 AVAILABLE PRINT OPTIONS:
Gallery Wrapped Canvas
✔ Professionally hand-stretched over a solid wood frame
✔ Ready to hang out of the box
✔ Clean, high-end gallery presentation
✔ Perfect for statement décor
Floating Framed Canvas
✔ Premium gallery wrapped canvas set inside a sleek floating frame
✔ Available in Black, Walnut, or Natural Wood finishes
✔ Minimal shadow gap for a modern, upscale look
✔ Adds depth and a finished, luxury feel
Rolled Canvas
✔ High-resolution premium canvas shipped unframed
✔ Ideal for custom framing
✔ Flexible and cost-effective option
✔ Secure protective packaging
Delivery
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- Processing: 3-5 business days after your purchase.
- Shipping: 3-5 business days.
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However, we will need to prepare a special quote for customers based in Alaska or Hawaii due to shipping costs in your area.
