Christoph Prein - Crack in Winter - XXL

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Christoph Prein's original hand-painted acrylic work titled 'Crack in Winter - XXL', 160 × 130 cm, signed on the back and dated 2026, in excellent condition and delivered rolled from Austria.

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A unique piece by artist Christoph Prein — UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL PAINTING — 100% HAND-PAINTED — image description and real-time certificate included!


There is no content to translate.

Title: "Crack in Winter"

Description:
A quiet, almost frozen room spreads out, interwoven with cool blue and white layers, like memories stacked on top of one another. In the midst of this tranquil surface, a warm red accent appears—not loud, but like a soft heartbeat beneath the ice. It brings movement to the silence and reminds us that even in moments of freezing, something living keeps breathing.

The soft transitions and blurred structures evoke traces that winter cannot quite hide. There is a sense that here, not only a landscape but an inner state is visible: vulnerable, open, and at the same time hopeful. The "crack" thus becomes an invitation to look behind the cool surface and discover warmth where one least expects it.

There is no content to translate.


The canvas is delivered rolled.


Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created primarily with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein's pieces are often characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. His art frequently explores themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.

Prein's approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite the viewer to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.


For a painting measuring 160 x 130 cm, what size of stretcher frame is needed?
150 x 120 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm.

You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery professional.



This is a handcrafted original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.

High-quality, light-resistant acrylic paints were used on gallery canvas primed several times in white.

A varnish was also applied to protect the work.



This work is handmade and therefore unique!



Authenticity certificate included



Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office, and enhance your space in an elegant and stylish way.



When a person ventures into their innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, yet painfully exposed, then art is born.


-----www.chp-art.at-----


The description in English:

When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and secretly waiting to be discovered, awakened, also painfully propped up, then art is born.


The canvas is delivered rolled.



You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.


This is a handmade original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.


High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied multiple times on white primed high-quality gallery canvas.


A varnish was also applied to protect the work.


This work is handmade and therefore unique!


--- Hand-signed certificate included ---


Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.


-----www.chp-art.at-----

Seller's Story

My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
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A unique piece by artist Christoph Prein — UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL PAINTING — 100% HAND-PAINTED — image description and real-time certificate included!


There is no content to translate.

Title: "Crack in Winter"

Description:
A quiet, almost frozen room spreads out, interwoven with cool blue and white layers, like memories stacked on top of one another. In the midst of this tranquil surface, a warm red accent appears—not loud, but like a soft heartbeat beneath the ice. It brings movement to the silence and reminds us that even in moments of freezing, something living keeps breathing.

The soft transitions and blurred structures evoke traces that winter cannot quite hide. There is a sense that here, not only a landscape but an inner state is visible: vulnerable, open, and at the same time hopeful. The "crack" thus becomes an invitation to look behind the cool surface and discover warmth where one least expects it.

There is no content to translate.


The canvas is delivered rolled.


Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created primarily with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein's pieces are often characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. His art frequently explores themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.

Prein's approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite the viewer to reflect on the complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.


For a painting measuring 160 x 130 cm, what size of stretcher frame is needed?
150 x 120 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm.

You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery professional.



This is a handcrafted original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.

High-quality, light-resistant acrylic paints were used on gallery canvas primed several times in white.

A varnish was also applied to protect the work.



This work is handmade and therefore unique!



Authenticity certificate included



Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office, and enhance your space in an elegant and stylish way.



When a person ventures into their innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, yet painfully exposed, then art is born.


-----www.chp-art.at-----


The description in English:

When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and secretly waiting to be discovered, awakened, also painfully propped up, then art is born.


The canvas is delivered rolled.



You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.


This is a handmade original, signed and dated by the artist on the back.


High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied multiple times on white primed high-quality gallery canvas.


A varnish was also applied to protect the work.


This work is handmade and therefore unique!


--- Hand-signed certificate included ---


Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.


-----www.chp-art.at-----

Seller's Story

My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
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Details

Artist
Christoph Prein
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Crack in Winter - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Austria
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Blue, Green, Red
Height
130 cm
Width
160 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
AustriaVerified
1953
Objects sold
100%
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