Robert Escalera - Gregory
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Robert Escalera's Gregory (2026) is an original, signed nude portrait in pastel and crayon on paper, 42 × 29.7 cm, from France and sold direct from the artist, in excellent condition with multicolour tones.
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In this 2026 close-up study, Robert Escalera moves away from the full-figure compositions to explore the landscape of the face. The medium expressive pastel is used here with even greater density, creating a mask-like effect that feels both protective and revealing.
The face is built from layers of vibrant yellow and orange, suggesting a figure radiating with intensity or "inner light". This choice of palette moves the portrait into the realm of the spiritual or the ecstatic, reminiscent of fauvist traditions where color is used to represent emotion rather than reality.
Despite the bold colors, the eyes are rendered with a soft, downward-cast sensitivity. The mouth is slightly parted, mirroring the vulnerability seen in the other works by the artist and inviting the viewer into a moment of quiet, shared breath.
Textural Depth: The heavy, scratched-in lines around the jaw and neck showcase the artist's physical engagement with the paper, giving the work a raw, handmade quality that is highly sought after in contemporary figurative art.
Color as Emotion: The juxtaposition of the "cool" blue hair and the "hot" orange skin creates a visual vibration that ensures the piece will hold the center of any gallery wall.
In this 2026 close-up study, Robert Escalera moves away from the full-figure compositions to explore the landscape of the face. The medium expressive pastel is used here with even greater density, creating a mask-like effect that feels both protective and revealing.
The face is built from layers of vibrant yellow and orange, suggesting a figure radiating with intensity or "inner light". This choice of palette moves the portrait into the realm of the spiritual or the ecstatic, reminiscent of fauvist traditions where color is used to represent emotion rather than reality.
Despite the bold colors, the eyes are rendered with a soft, downward-cast sensitivity. The mouth is slightly parted, mirroring the vulnerability seen in the other works by the artist and inviting the viewer into a moment of quiet, shared breath.
Textural Depth: The heavy, scratched-in lines around the jaw and neck showcase the artist's physical engagement with the paper, giving the work a raw, handmade quality that is highly sought after in contemporary figurative art.
Color as Emotion: The juxtaposition of the "cool" blue hair and the "hot" orange skin creates a visual vibration that ensures the piece will hold the center of any gallery wall.
Details
Artist
Robert Escalera
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Gregory
Technique
Crayon, Pastel
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
France
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Blue, Multicolour, Orange, Pink, Yellow
Height
42 cm
Width
29.7 cm
Depiction/Theme
Nude
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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