Le Yack - Quiet Counter, 1958 - Hand signed

In the hushed atmosphere of an American soda bar from the late 1950s, two elegantly dressed women sit at the counter, frozen in a silence heavy with innuendo. White gloves, structured dresses, impeccable hairstyles: everything evokes an era when appearances often concealed the intimate. The gaze of one, turned toward the viewer, seems to carry a silent expectation, while the other withdraws into a more distant posture.
Behind the counter, a waiter in a white uniform prepares a drink with precision, surrounded by bottles, jars of fruit, and gleaming machines. The artificial light, soft but directive, carves the shapes and accentuates the separation between the bodies, despite their proximity.

The work is rooted in a figurative narrative tradition inspired by American realism, evoking Edward Hopper's world while asserting a contemporary sensibility. It questions modern solitude, the unspoken, and those ordinary moments when time seems suspended. An intimate and cinematic scene, imbued with nostalgia, that resonates deeply with the collective memory of postwar America.

Characteristics of the work
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Giclée print on canvas, using high-quality pigment-based printing for faithful reproduction of details and colors.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 60 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to be framed, according to your preferences.
Authenticity: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.

About the artist:
LeYack (born in 1972) is a contemporary artist whose work blends modern narration with pictorial heritage. Drawing inspiration from photography and cinema, he distorts the codes of realism to inject palpable emotional tension. Each piece captures a frozen moment, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the suggested story.

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