Christoph Prein - Glacier Light - XXL






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Original hand-painted acrylic artwork by Christoph Prein titled Glacier Light - XXL, 100 x 160 cm, signed on the back and dated 2026, in excellent condition, rolled for delivery, from Austria and sold directly by the artist.
Description from the seller
A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Painting description and authentic certificate attached!
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Title: "Glacier Light"
Description:
In the depth of this blue, a soft light seems to surface — as if it were emerging from the very interior of a glacier. The surface appears rough and etched, like ice shaped by wind, water and time over years. Between dark, heavy blue tones, a bright glow breaks through, delicate yet powerful.
It recalls the moment when sunlight penetrates ancient ice and the cold blue suddenly comes to life. The painting carries something still within it — a calm that can only be found in wide, icy landscapes. At the same time, it speaks of movement, of melting ice, of water that seeks its path.
"Glacier Light" is a play of depth, cold and hope: a fleeting moment in which light itself still finds its way even through the oldest ice.
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The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully produced from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he 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 distinctive 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 complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 160 x 100 cm, a canvas with a stretcher frame size of 150 x 90 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm is required.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed and dated on the back by the artist.
High-quality and light-fast acrylic paints were used on multiple layers of white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and thus unique!
--- Certificate of authenticity included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person goes into his innermost depth, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, awakened, and provoked, 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 - Painting description and authentic certificate attached!
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Title: "Glacier Light"
Description:
In the depth of this blue, a soft light seems to surface — as if it were emerging from the very interior of a glacier. The surface appears rough and etched, like ice shaped by wind, water and time over years. Between dark, heavy blue tones, a bright glow breaks through, delicate yet powerful.
It recalls the moment when sunlight penetrates ancient ice and the cold blue suddenly comes to life. The painting carries something still within it — a calm that can only be found in wide, icy landscapes. At the same time, it speaks of movement, of melting ice, of water that seeks its path.
"Glacier Light" is a play of depth, cold and hope: a fleeting moment in which light itself still finds its way even through the oldest ice.
-
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mainly created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully produced from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he 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 distinctive 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 complexity of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 160 x 100 cm, a canvas with a stretcher frame size of 150 x 90 cm and a thickness of 2-4 cm is required.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed and dated on the back by the artist.
High-quality and light-fast acrylic paints were used on multiple layers of white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and thus unique!
--- Certificate of authenticity included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person goes into his innermost depth, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, awakened, and provoked, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
