Two suited figures on horseback, face to face. Both raise pistols—not to fire, but to negotiate. This is not a duel. It’s the opening gesture of a silent pact, where the weapon is language, not its conclusion.

First Terms captures that charged moment where tension becomes order, and ritual defines power. The code between men—unspoken yet deeply understood—unfolds not in courts, but in shadows dressed in suits.

Original work by Papayon — Latin American contemporary artist based in Houston, TX. Mixed media on canvas, 54x30in. Certificate of authenticity included. Ships worldwide.