Christoph Prein - Retreat - XXL





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Original acrylic painting by Christoph Prein titled "Retreat - XXL", 200 x 90 cm, blue abstract work on gallery canvas, hand-signed and dated 2026 on the back, rolled delivery, edition Original, in excellent condition, sold directly from the artist.
Description from the seller
A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "Withdrawal"
Description:
Sometimes you don't need a place, just a moment of silence. "Withdrawal" describes exactly this quiet space between thought and feeling, where everything slows down. The deep blues act like a protective veil, keeping the world at a distance for a moment and creating room to breathe.
The flowing layers resemble water or fog—nothing pressuring, nothing loud, just a gentle withdrawal into one's own depth. It is a quiet pause, a step away from the hustle of everyday life toward an inner place of calm. Here everything may be, without needing to be explained.
"Withdrawal" is not running away, but a deliberate gathering of strength. A calm moment in which thoughts order themselves, emotions soften, and new clarity can arise—like a quiet breath in the endless blue.
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The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created mainly with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art he frequently engages with themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often shifting 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 in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works invite viewers to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of human experience.
For a painting measuring 200 x 90 cm, you need a stretched canvas frame of 190 x 80 cm and a depth of 2-4 cm.
You can then either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated by year.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints were used on highly white-primed gallery canvas.
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 upgrade your spaces 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 remains secret and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, and even provocatively enlivened, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
Seller's Story
A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "Withdrawal"
Description:
Sometimes you don't need a place, just a moment of silence. "Withdrawal" describes exactly this quiet space between thought and feeling, where everything slows down. The deep blues act like a protective veil, keeping the world at a distance for a moment and creating room to breathe.
The flowing layers resemble water or fog—nothing pressuring, nothing loud, just a gentle withdrawal into one's own depth. It is a quiet pause, a step away from the hustle of everyday life toward an inner place of calm. Here everything may be, without needing to be explained.
"Withdrawal" is not running away, but a deliberate gathering of strength. A calm moment in which thoughts order themselves, emotions soften, and new clarity can arise—like a quiet breath in the endless blue.
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The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created mainly with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art he frequently engages with themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often shifting 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 in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works invite viewers to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of human experience.
For a painting measuring 200 x 90 cm, you need a stretched canvas frame of 190 x 80 cm and a depth of 2-4 cm.
You can then either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated by year.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints were used on highly white-primed gallery canvas.
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 upgrade your spaces 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 remains secret and hidden, waiting to be discovered, gently awakened, and even provocatively enlivened, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----

