Gyl (XX) - Le souffle du Nil Grand Format
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Le souffle du Nil Grand Format is an 80 by 80 cm original oil painting by French artist Gyl (XX), signed by hand, from the period 2020 and after, in a Realism style, depicting a nude figure, created in France.
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About the Work
In this large square-format canvas, GYL unveils a scene of rare visual intensity, where Cleopatra appears as an timeless presence, straddling the boundary between reality and myth. Languid in a sovereign posture, wrapped in an almost unreal veil, she embodies a beauty aware of itself, calm and absolute. Nothing is ostentatious; everything is mastery. Around her, the ritual unfolds: the offering of fruits, symbol of life and abundance, and the delicate music of the lyre, like an invisible breath that traverses the scene.
The large format (80 x 80 cm) allows total immersion in the work. The gaze moves between silky textures, plays of translucence, and the golden light that structures the space. Every detail bears witness to precise workmanship and to a search for harmony between sensuality and balance.
More than a representation, this work is an atmosphere. It plants in the space a silent and magnetic presence — that of Cleopatra, who here becomes a symbol of elegance, inner power, and eternity.
Careful packaging. Secure shipping with insurance and tracking number. Certificate of authenticity and appraisal attached.
This work, created by the artist GYL, is unique and original. Any reproduction or copy is prohibited.
About the Artist
GYL is a French painter originally from Provence, renowned for her mastery of oil portraiture on canvas. Her work, imbued with sensitivity and realism, captures the subject’s soul with remarkable technical precision and rare emotional depth.
Specialized in contemporary portraiture, GYL employs a subtle palette that animates expressions, gazes, and postures. Each canvas is an intimate, almost silent encounter between the observer and the model, whether in scenes of life, suspended moments, or symbolic compositions.
Her talent has gained international recognition: GYL is listed in the GUID'ARTS international artists dictionary, a distinction reserved for professional artists listed and followed by collectors, galleries, and experts.
GYL’s works are present in numerous private collections around the world, from the United States to Japan, and across Europe. Her artistic universe captivates with its humanity, its elegance, and its ability to convey raw emotion through the refinement of oil on canvas.
About the Work
In this large square-format canvas, GYL unveils a scene of rare visual intensity, where Cleopatra appears as an timeless presence, straddling the boundary between reality and myth. Languid in a sovereign posture, wrapped in an almost unreal veil, she embodies a beauty aware of itself, calm and absolute. Nothing is ostentatious; everything is mastery. Around her, the ritual unfolds: the offering of fruits, symbol of life and abundance, and the delicate music of the lyre, like an invisible breath that traverses the scene.
The large format (80 x 80 cm) allows total immersion in the work. The gaze moves between silky textures, plays of translucence, and the golden light that structures the space. Every detail bears witness to precise workmanship and to a search for harmony between sensuality and balance.
More than a representation, this work is an atmosphere. It plants in the space a silent and magnetic presence — that of Cleopatra, who here becomes a symbol of elegance, inner power, and eternity.
Careful packaging. Secure shipping with insurance and tracking number. Certificate of authenticity and appraisal attached.
This work, created by the artist GYL, is unique and original. Any reproduction or copy is prohibited.
About the Artist
GYL is a French painter originally from Provence, renowned for her mastery of oil portraiture on canvas. Her work, imbued with sensitivity and realism, captures the subject’s soul with remarkable technical precision and rare emotional depth.
Specialized in contemporary portraiture, GYL employs a subtle palette that animates expressions, gazes, and postures. Each canvas is an intimate, almost silent encounter between the observer and the model, whether in scenes of life, suspended moments, or symbolic compositions.
Her talent has gained international recognition: GYL is listed in the GUID'ARTS international artists dictionary, a distinction reserved for professional artists listed and followed by collectors, galleries, and experts.
GYL’s works are present in numerous private collections around the world, from the United States to Japan, and across Europe. Her artistic universe captivates with its humanity, its elegance, and its ability to convey raw emotion through the refinement of oil on canvas.
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Artist
Gyl (XX)
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No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Le souffle du Nil Grand Format
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Cream, Gold, Transparent
Height
80 cm
Width
80 cm
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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