Gérard Daran (1946) - L’équilibre du miroir

This oil on canvas by Gérard Daran, dated 2007, is a prized piece for discerning collectors on Catawiki, illustrating a masterful fusion of Italian Renaissance heritage and contemporary figurative art. In a 46 × 38 cm format, the artist explores creative duality: the left side, resembling an study parchment, reveals a rigorous geometric construction reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's research, while the right side comes alive with a nude of startling sensuality. The expert use of sfumato gives the flesh an ethereal texture and a poetic eroticism, transforming the mathematical outline into a vibrant, sensual presence. Through its aesthetic balance and intimate dimensions, this work elegantly fits into any interior decor, whether modern or classic curiosity cabinet. Its signature and meticulous execution make it an ideal acquisition to enhance an apartment or private collection. I sell all my paintings—and only my paintings—with a signed certificate from the artist.