Robert Escalera - PBarn Bed
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Robert Escalera presents PBarn Bed, a 2026 original pencil drawing incorporating pastel and crayon, on paper, in pink, black and white, depicting a nude bearded man reclining in bed, signed and in excellent condition.
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This expressive figurative drawing, dated 2006, captures an intimate, candid moment of a man resting in bed. Combining raw, gestural linework with a bold splash of color, it offers a contemporary take on the traditional reclining nude.
Visual Details
Subject: A bearded man reclining against pillows, his arm draped across his chest. The composition feels personal and quiet, as if capturing a fleeting, private moment.
Medium: A striking mix of graphite and crayon for the structure and pink pastel/chalk for highlights and skin tones.
he artist uses a "lo-fi," sketch-like aesthetic. The heavy, scribbled textures used for the hair and bedding contrast beautifully with the delicate, almost translucent pink shading on the body.
It is signed by the artist nd dated "2026" in the lower corners.
The piece balances the masculinity of the subject with a soft, vulnerable color palette. The intentional use of negative space around the figure focuses all attention on the man’s expression and posture, making it a compelling piece for collectors of modern figurative art or queer-coded imagery.
This expressive figurative drawing, dated 2006, captures an intimate, candid moment of a man resting in bed. Combining raw, gestural linework with a bold splash of color, it offers a contemporary take on the traditional reclining nude.
Visual Details
Subject: A bearded man reclining against pillows, his arm draped across his chest. The composition feels personal and quiet, as if capturing a fleeting, private moment.
Medium: A striking mix of graphite and crayon for the structure and pink pastel/chalk for highlights and skin tones.
he artist uses a "lo-fi," sketch-like aesthetic. The heavy, scribbled textures used for the hair and bedding contrast beautifully with the delicate, almost translucent pink shading on the body.
It is signed by the artist nd dated "2026" in the lower corners.
The piece balances the masculinity of the subject with a soft, vulnerable color palette. The intentional use of negative space around the figure focuses all attention on the man’s expression and posture, making it a compelling piece for collectors of modern figurative art or queer-coded imagery.
Details
Artist
Robert Escalera
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
PBarn Bed
Technique
Crayon, Pastel, Pencil drawing
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Pink, White
Height
29.7 cm
Width
42 cm
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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