Peter Robert Keil - Sophia Loren mit Zigarette
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Peter Robert Keil, Sophia Loren mit Zigarette, a mixed media portrait on a panel, Original edition created in 1983, measuring 67.5 cm high by 57.5 cm wide with frame, signed Handsigniert and in excellent condition, produced in Germany and dated 1983 in a contemporary style.
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*The last living big Artist*
Peter Robert Keil is one of the most renowned and best contemporary painters and sculptors in Germany. Keil is known for his bold and beautiful paintings that capture the essence of life. His works can be found worldwide in museums, galleries, and private collections belonging to wealthy and well-known individuals. Peter Robert Keil painted alongside giants like Joan Miro, Picasso, Andy Warhol, Basquiat, and other artists, and is therefore often referred to as 'The last living big Artist.'
Early and newer works (originals) by the artist are now hardly affordable on the world market.
Very beautiful, exceptional interpretation of Sophia Loren with a cigarette. Studio Berlin 83, Studio Kurfürstenstraße 48, a wonderful decorative collectible object.
Dimensions with frame H: 67.5 cm x W: 57.5 cm
Dimensions without frame H: 61 cm x W: 49.5 cm
Original artwork on a plate by the artist Peter Robert Keil with an authenticity certificate and gallery stamp.
The colors in the images may differ slightly (e.g., due to light reflections).
Oil/Acrylic mixed media on panel.
The shipping is worldwide and insured.
With bold colors and expressive brushwork, Peter Robert Keil captures the fascinating aura of the Italian film diva Sophia Loren. The portrayal is intense, unmistakably Keil: a smoky gaze that is at once strong, enigmatic, and self-confident.
The contrast between the luminous planes, the deep-blue iris, and the iconic cigarette gives the work an almost cinematic drama — as if Loren herself were standing in the blinding spotlight of a Roman film set.
The composition exudes vitality, directness, and artistic immediacy—a homage to color itself and an optimistic statement for any collection.
His artistically talented mother struggled through the final phase of the war with her son to West Berlin, where the two settled after the war. There, Keil grew up in the working-class district of Berlin-Wedding and soon developed an interest in painting—particularly in expressionist artists and the works of Pablo Picasso. The painter Otto Nagel, originally from East Berlin, became his mentor around 1954 and taught him initial craft skills and painting techniques.
1962: First solo exhibition at the Art Gallery, London
1964: Rotebro Gallery, Sweden
1965: Great Berlin Art Exhibition
1966: Great Berlin Art Exhibition
1980: Gallery Dr. Friedmann, Israel
1985: Galerie Wewerka, Berlin
1986–1990: Freie Berliner Kunstausstellung, Exhibition Halls, Berlin
1993: Carousel Gallery, Dania, Florida, USA
1998: Aventura Art Gallery, Aventura, Florida, USA
1999: Höckner Gallery, Salzburg, Austria
2000: Exhibitions in Paris, Amsterdam, London
2001–2005: Intercontinental Hotel Berlin
2002: International Art Fair, Frankfurt
2003: Sixty Years of Peter Robert Keil, Galerie Kunstsinn, Nuremberg
2005: Boxsler Gallery, Lichtenfels
2006: Public Library, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
2007: Villa Meixner, Collection of the KulturForum Europa, Brühl/Baden
2007: Kessler Corporation, Orlando Florida, Savannah, Georgia, USA
2008: The Hurn Museum, Savannah, USA
2010: Keil-Collection Heidelberg, Long Night of Museums, Heidelberg
2010: Edna Hibel Fine Art Gallery, West Palm Beach, Florida
2011: Keil-Collection Heidelberg, Long Night of Museums, Heidelberg
2012: Retrospective “Life in Color Frenzy”, Schwetzingen Palace, Orangery
2012: Keil ArtCollection Marburg, Night of Art, Marburg
2012: "Ladies Night at Paris Bar", Keil ArtCollection Marburg, Marburg City Festival
2012: "Devil's Work", Staatliche Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe
2013: Breakthrough – Latest works from the Heidelberg phase, Alte Feuerwache Heidelberg
2014: Current Works, Berlin, Temporäre Galerie Potsdamer Straße
2014: New Keil Works, Keil Collection Heidelberg, Heidelberg
2014/2015: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at Heidelberg City Hall, Heidelberg City Hall.
2015: "Past, Present, Future", Waaggebouw Arnhem
2015: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at the Romanische Keller, Heidelberg
2015: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at the Old Indoor Pool, Heidelberg
2015: "P.R. Keil – the latest brand", State Majolica Manufactory Karlsruhe
2015: Exhibition in the museum room in Wolfsbrunnen, Wolfsbrunnen, Heidelberg
2016: art Karlsruhe 2016, Karlsruhe
2016: ART.FAIR, Cologne
2016: Affordable Art Fair 2016, Hamburg
2016: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at Galerie P13, Heidelberg
2017: art Karlsruhe 2017 - one artist show, Karlsruhe
2017: Solo exhibition, New Jersey, USA
2017: Red Art Salon, Villa Rot Museum, Burgrieden
2017: Affordable Art Fair 2017, Hamburg
2017: Studio exhibition Banyalbufar, Mallorca
2017: Solo exhibition "Life in the Color Frenzy 2", Heidelberg Castle
2018: art Karlsruhe 2018 - solo show, Karlsruhe
2018 Affordable Art Fair Hamburg / Affordable Art Fair Brussels
2019 Art Karlsruhe, Gallery P 13
2019 Affordable Art Fair Hamburg / Affordable Art Fair Brussels
2021 Guest Residency at the Xylon Museum Schwetzingen
2022 Artist-in-residence Xylon Museum Schwetzingen
2022 Atelier Exhibition Xylon Museum Schwetzingen
2022 "IchFarbe - a painter says I" — An anniversary exhibition at Heidelberg Castle
*The last living big Artist*
Peter Robert Keil is one of the most renowned and best contemporary painters and sculptors in Germany. Keil is known for his bold and beautiful paintings that capture the essence of life. His works can be found worldwide in museums, galleries, and private collections belonging to wealthy and well-known individuals. Peter Robert Keil painted alongside giants like Joan Miro, Picasso, Andy Warhol, Basquiat, and other artists, and is therefore often referred to as 'The last living big Artist.'
Early and newer works (originals) by the artist are now hardly affordable on the world market.
Very beautiful, exceptional interpretation of Sophia Loren with a cigarette. Studio Berlin 83, Studio Kurfürstenstraße 48, a wonderful decorative collectible object.
Dimensions with frame H: 67.5 cm x W: 57.5 cm
Dimensions without frame H: 61 cm x W: 49.5 cm
Original artwork on a plate by the artist Peter Robert Keil with an authenticity certificate and gallery stamp.
The colors in the images may differ slightly (e.g., due to light reflections).
Oil/Acrylic mixed media on panel.
The shipping is worldwide and insured.
With bold colors and expressive brushwork, Peter Robert Keil captures the fascinating aura of the Italian film diva Sophia Loren. The portrayal is intense, unmistakably Keil: a smoky gaze that is at once strong, enigmatic, and self-confident.
The contrast between the luminous planes, the deep-blue iris, and the iconic cigarette gives the work an almost cinematic drama — as if Loren herself were standing in the blinding spotlight of a Roman film set.
The composition exudes vitality, directness, and artistic immediacy—a homage to color itself and an optimistic statement for any collection.
His artistically talented mother struggled through the final phase of the war with her son to West Berlin, where the two settled after the war. There, Keil grew up in the working-class district of Berlin-Wedding and soon developed an interest in painting—particularly in expressionist artists and the works of Pablo Picasso. The painter Otto Nagel, originally from East Berlin, became his mentor around 1954 and taught him initial craft skills and painting techniques.
1962: First solo exhibition at the Art Gallery, London
1964: Rotebro Gallery, Sweden
1965: Great Berlin Art Exhibition
1966: Great Berlin Art Exhibition
1980: Gallery Dr. Friedmann, Israel
1985: Galerie Wewerka, Berlin
1986–1990: Freie Berliner Kunstausstellung, Exhibition Halls, Berlin
1993: Carousel Gallery, Dania, Florida, USA
1998: Aventura Art Gallery, Aventura, Florida, USA
1999: Höckner Gallery, Salzburg, Austria
2000: Exhibitions in Paris, Amsterdam, London
2001–2005: Intercontinental Hotel Berlin
2002: International Art Fair, Frankfurt
2003: Sixty Years of Peter Robert Keil, Galerie Kunstsinn, Nuremberg
2005: Boxsler Gallery, Lichtenfels
2006: Public Library, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
2007: Villa Meixner, Collection of the KulturForum Europa, Brühl/Baden
2007: Kessler Corporation, Orlando Florida, Savannah, Georgia, USA
2008: The Hurn Museum, Savannah, USA
2010: Keil-Collection Heidelberg, Long Night of Museums, Heidelberg
2010: Edna Hibel Fine Art Gallery, West Palm Beach, Florida
2011: Keil-Collection Heidelberg, Long Night of Museums, Heidelberg
2012: Retrospective “Life in Color Frenzy”, Schwetzingen Palace, Orangery
2012: Keil ArtCollection Marburg, Night of Art, Marburg
2012: "Ladies Night at Paris Bar", Keil ArtCollection Marburg, Marburg City Festival
2012: "Devil's Work", Staatliche Majolika Manufaktur Karlsruhe
2013: Breakthrough – Latest works from the Heidelberg phase, Alte Feuerwache Heidelberg
2014: Current Works, Berlin, Temporäre Galerie Potsdamer Straße
2014: New Keil Works, Keil Collection Heidelberg, Heidelberg
2014/2015: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at Heidelberg City Hall, Heidelberg City Hall.
2015: "Past, Present, Future", Waaggebouw Arnhem
2015: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at the Romanische Keller, Heidelberg
2015: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at the Old Indoor Pool, Heidelberg
2015: "P.R. Keil – the latest brand", State Majolica Manufactory Karlsruhe
2015: Exhibition in the museum room in Wolfsbrunnen, Wolfsbrunnen, Heidelberg
2016: art Karlsruhe 2016, Karlsruhe
2016: ART.FAIR, Cologne
2016: Affordable Art Fair 2016, Hamburg
2016: Peter Robert Keil as a guest at Galerie P13, Heidelberg
2017: art Karlsruhe 2017 - one artist show, Karlsruhe
2017: Solo exhibition, New Jersey, USA
2017: Red Art Salon, Villa Rot Museum, Burgrieden
2017: Affordable Art Fair 2017, Hamburg
2017: Studio exhibition Banyalbufar, Mallorca
2017: Solo exhibition "Life in the Color Frenzy 2", Heidelberg Castle
2018: art Karlsruhe 2018 - solo show, Karlsruhe
2018 Affordable Art Fair Hamburg / Affordable Art Fair Brussels
2019 Art Karlsruhe, Gallery P 13
2019 Affordable Art Fair Hamburg / Affordable Art Fair Brussels
2021 Guest Residency at the Xylon Museum Schwetzingen
2022 Artist-in-residence Xylon Museum Schwetzingen
2022 Atelier Exhibition Xylon Museum Schwetzingen
2022 "IchFarbe - a painter says I" — An anniversary exhibition at Heidelberg Castle
Details
Artist
Peter Robert Keil
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Sophia Loren mit Zigarette
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Germany
Year
1983
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
67.5 cm
Width
57.5 cm
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
1980-1990
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