Flavia Delgado - LA RUBIA (XL)
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Flavia Delgado’s acrylic painting LA RUBIA (XL) is a 100 by 70 cm original, multicolour Pop Art portrait from 2026, signed by hand, produced in Spain and sold directly by the artist, with a certificate of authenticity and it will be shipped unframed, rolled in a rigid tube.
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LA RUBIA is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado that celebrates the spontaneous charm of surprise and the universal language of feminine expression.
The protagonist, with a retro air and pin-up aesthetics, appears captured in that precise moment when unexpected news awakens astonishment, curiosity, and a touch of playful incredulity. The texts “WOW!” and “Oh really?” turn the image into a nearly cinematic scene, as if the viewer had interrupted a conversation mid-revelation.
The blue polka-dot dress, the carefully wavy blonde hair, and the white flower in the hairstyle reinforce the nostalgic nod to American advertising and illustration of the 1950s, while the thick black outlines and the vibrant color place the work firmly in the contemporary pop universe.
Beyond its decorative character, LA RUBIA speaks of the theatricality of simple emotions: surprise, flirtation, and the ability to turn a minimal reaction into a memorable scene.
It is a fresh, fun, and luminous work, designed to spread dynamism and personality to any space.
SHIPPING:
The piece is offered directly by FLAVIA DELGADO, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist herself.
The painting (UNFRAMED) will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipment.
Upon payment confirmation, a three-day timeframe is required to prepare the piece and ship it. Delivery time will depend on destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days.
Seller's Story
I present a pictorial work line strongly linked to illustration and artistic poster design. My works combine the language of classic poster art with the plastic freedom of contemporary painting: flat colors, defined contours, direct scenes, and a clear narrative sense.
My work dialogues with the tradition of 20th-century poster art, especially with the universe of Art Deco and European and North American advertising posters, where authors like A. M.. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Leonetto Cappiello used synthetic imagery and color for visual impact. There are also affinities with European comic graphics and the clear line, from Hergé to modern editorial illustration.
In my paintings, I depict interiors, architectures, figures, and travel scenes—such as roads, vintage cars, or landscapes—approached from a graphic perspective reminiscent of posters and illustrated books, but transferred to the realm of painting on paper and canvas. I aim for each image to function like a frame or a narrative poster, capable of suggesting a broader story without needing to explain it.
Translated by Google TranslateLA RUBIA is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado that celebrates the spontaneous charm of surprise and the universal language of feminine expression.
The protagonist, with a retro air and pin-up aesthetics, appears captured in that precise moment when unexpected news awakens astonishment, curiosity, and a touch of playful incredulity. The texts “WOW!” and “Oh really?” turn the image into a nearly cinematic scene, as if the viewer had interrupted a conversation mid-revelation.
The blue polka-dot dress, the carefully wavy blonde hair, and the white flower in the hairstyle reinforce the nostalgic nod to American advertising and illustration of the 1950s, while the thick black outlines and the vibrant color place the work firmly in the contemporary pop universe.
Beyond its decorative character, LA RUBIA speaks of the theatricality of simple emotions: surprise, flirtation, and the ability to turn a minimal reaction into a memorable scene.
It is a fresh, fun, and luminous work, designed to spread dynamism and personality to any space.
SHIPPING:
The piece is offered directly by FLAVIA DELGADO, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist herself.
The painting (UNFRAMED) will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipment.
Upon payment confirmation, a three-day timeframe is required to prepare the piece and ship it. Delivery time will depend on destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days.
Seller's Story
I present a pictorial work line strongly linked to illustration and artistic poster design. My works combine the language of classic poster art with the plastic freedom of contemporary painting: flat colors, defined contours, direct scenes, and a clear narrative sense.
My work dialogues with the tradition of 20th-century poster art, especially with the universe of Art Deco and European and North American advertising posters, where authors like A. M.. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Leonetto Cappiello used synthetic imagery and color for visual impact. There are also affinities with European comic graphics and the clear line, from Hergé to modern editorial illustration.
In my paintings, I depict interiors, architectures, figures, and travel scenes—such as roads, vintage cars, or landscapes—approached from a graphic perspective reminiscent of posters and illustrated books, but transferred to the realm of painting on paper and canvas. I aim for each image to function like a frame or a narrative poster, capable of suggesting a broader story without needing to explain it.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Flavia Delgado
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
LA RUBIA (XL)
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Weight
600 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
