Child riding a rocking horse against a striped background
The Heir
The Heir
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The Heir by Migle Kosinskaite is a nostalgic yet subtly ironic reflection on inheritance - not of wealth or title, but of identity, expectation, and history. A child, solemn and poised, sits upon a wooden rocking horse, frozen in timeless stillness. The pink and olive stripes behind him evoke both innocence and artifice, like the backdrop of an old portrait studio where memory and performance blur. Kosinskaite’s muted tones and delicate precision imbue the scene with quiet theatricality - a dream caught between tenderness and irony.

The boy’s sailor suit and calm expression hint at early 20th-century ideals of childhood - disciplined, proper, and contained. Yet the rocking horse beneath him, a symbol of motion that never truly moves, suggests a deeper commentary on the cycles of expectation we inherit. It’s a poised stillness that masks the subtle tension between play and conformity, between freedom and the forms that shape it.

In The Heir, Kosinskaite distills the fragile complexity of legacy. The child becomes a mirror for how identity is handed down, rehearsed, and worn. The painting whispers of innocence touched by quiet melancholy - a portrait not only of a boy, but of the eternal dance between memory and becoming.

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Prints on Paper

Unframed paper prints
  • Printed on archival grade cotton paper without optical brighteners. 
  • Image dimensions are as shown in Size option plus 2 inch wide white border.
  • Ships rolled in a tube.

Framed Paper Prints

  • Ready to hang.
  • 3/4 inch wide frame.
  • 2 inch wide white mat. 
  • Total dimensions: image dimensions as shown in Size option plus 2 inch mat plus 3/4 inch frame.
  • Covered with UV coated acrylic for protection from fading and moisture.

Prints on Canvas

  • Ready to Hang: Each print on canvas arrives ready to hang, designed for effortless display.
  • Canvas Dimensions: The listed size options show the height and width of the canvas stretched around sturdy wooden bars, with a depth of 1.5 inches.
  • Floating Frame: Add 5/8 inch to the height and width of selected dimensions to account for the total frame size. The frame has 2 inch depth.

  • Frame Colors: Slight variations may occur due to your lighting environment and the handmade nature of our frames.
  • Premium Materials: Printed on archival quality fine art canvas for a luxurious finish.
  • Enhanced Protection: Every print is coated with a specialized protective layer to ensure longevity, resist scratches and abrasions, provide UV protection, and make it waterproof.

 

 

Free shipping for all orders.

Your custom art is carefully crafted and shipped within 7-10 business days. Delivery typically takes an additional 3–5 days, so you can expect to receive your artwork within 2 weeks from the time you place your order.


24-Hour Cancellation Policy

Orders can be canceled within 24 hours of placement. After this time, your order enters production and can no longer be canceled.


Replacements-Only Policy

If your item arrives damaged, we’re happy to provide a free replacement. Since each piece is handcrafted to order, we are unable to accommodate returns or exchanges. Thank you for understanding!


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Meet the artist

Migle Kosinskaite

Migle Kosinskaite is a celebrated artist currently based in Kaunas, Lithuania. A graduate of the Painting Department at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, she has been a member of the Lithuanian Artists’ Association since 2001.

Migle's work has been showcased in personal exhibitions across Lithuania and internationally, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Ukraine, and Sweden.

Her art is known for its surrealistic style, blending realistic depictions of humans and animals with intricate geometric patterns and theatrical themes. Recurring motifs like masks and costumes highlight her fascination with femininity, relationships, and emotional expression. Kosinskaite's pieces exude a sensual, romantic, and often dramatic energy, making her work both thought-provoking and visually captivating.

Discover her world of art—rich in symbolism, emotion, and unparalleled creativity.


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