Queen Ranavalona of Merina III (African Queens Textured Art)

Step into the poignant and dignified finale of a royal lineage with Queen Ranavalona III of Merina , the last sovereign monarch of Madagascar. As the concluding masterpiece in this powerful trilogy of African artworks, this original circular cheetah painting captures the solemn grace and resilient spirit of a queen who witnessed the sunset of her kingdom’s independence, ruling with poise until the very end.

In this evocative textured art piece, the mood deepens. The queen and her cheetah companion lean together, a gesture of shared solace and unwavering solidarity in the face of an inevitable tide. Their connection speaks of loyalty and dignified acceptance, a silent communion between ruler and guardian spirit. The palette intensifies with deeper umbers, resonant golds, and melancholic blues, all built upon Jedidah’s signature heavy, tactile background—a surface that holds the weight of history and the gleam of an unbroken legacy.

Queen Ranavalona III embodies the spirit of graceful closure—a sovereign who carried the crown with honour as the world around her shifted irrevocably. Her story completes the trilogy: after the founder’s blaze and the diplomat’s navigation comes the sovereign’s dignified stand. This series is a dedicated tribute to the full spectrum of leadership demonstrated by African queens, ensuring their stories of completion are remembered as powerfully as those of beginning.

More than a portrait, this African artwork is an emotional homage to legacy, loss, and enduring dignity. It portrays the cheetah not as a hunter, but as a loyal companion in reflection—a symbol of swift adaptation, keen awareness of finality, and the quiet strength to face destiny with eyes wide open.

An essential piece for serious collectors of African artworks and profound Black History art, this original cheetah face painting offers a contemplative and powerful narrative. As the final chapter in the Cheetah Queens of Merina series, it provides a complete and moving story arc, making it a cornerstone artwork for those who honour history, heritage, and the sublime strength of queens who ruled until the last light.