Esther Cela - Tarde de baile entre colinas

Dance afternoon among hills
Description of the work
Original work in contemporary naive style that represents a rural scene at sunset, where different human figures share moments of encounter, movement and calm in a landscape of gentle hills.
The composition unfolds in an open and natural setting, where the rolling terrain and the warm light of the sky create a serene and enveloping atmosphere. The low sun, suspended in a sky of pink tones, suggests the end of the day and brings a sense of pause, of time slowing down.
Throughout the scene, small groups of characters interact with each other: couples strolling, figures meeting, children playing and gestures that evoke movement and closeness. These actions, portrayed with simple and expressive language, build a fragmented narrative in which each group seems to live its own story within the same shared space.
The landscape does not act only as a background, but as an active element that surrounds and accompanies the scenes. The gentle hills and delicate tones reinforce the idea of balance, harmony and connection with nature.
The presence of different ages introduces an intergenerational dimension that adds emotional depth to the work, underscoring the importance of bonds and the small moments shared.
The work is framed within contemporary figurative art with a personal naive language, focused on representing everyday scenes in natural settings, where movement, calm and coexistence become the true protagonists.
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Technical information
Artist: Esther Cela @esther_naifart
Nationality: Spanish
Year of birth: 1974
Year of realization: 2026
Style: Contemporary – Naive
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Materials: High-quality acrylic and acrylic markers for details
Work: Unique
Signature: Hand-signed on the back of the canvas
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Dimensions
Painting size: 125 × 95 cm
Total canvas size: approx. 135 × 105 cm
(Includes a free margin to facilitate framing)
Frame: Not included
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Shipping
The artwork will be shipped rolled, properly protected and packaged in a rigid cardboard tube, by a recognized international shipping company. The shipment will have a tracking number. Available shipping to European countries, including the United Kingdom. No shipments outside Europe due to the size of the work and shipping conditions. Any taxes or customs duties that may apply in the destination country will be the responsibility of the buyer.
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Note: Colors may present slight variations from the images shown due to differences in screen calibration.