Lídia Vives - Rococo
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Description from the seller
This work has been created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Rococo is an artistic staged photograph inspired by the iconic figure of Marie Antoinette, reinterpreting the opulence, excess, and hedonic spirit of the 18th century from a contemporary perspective. The piece blends historical references with a sophisticated, provocative aesthetic, transforming a symbol of aristocratic power into a theatrical and seductive image.
The elaborate period dress, the powdered wig, and the delicate laces immediately evoke the aesthetics of the French court and the ornamental refinement of Rococo. Yet the unexpected gesture of the heart-shaped candy brought to the lips breaks the solemnity of the portrait and creates a visual tension between protocol and desire, discipline and indulgence.
More than faithfully recreating a historical scene, the work reflects on the theatrics of power and its close relationship with representation and spectacle. By merging classical elements with a contemporary visual language, Rococo invites the viewer to question how concepts such as luxury, femininity, and authority are constructed and consumed.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE WORK
Work framed with an ornamental frame and museum glass. Both the frame and the glass can be easily replaced if the collector wishes.
Technique and paper: Fine Art print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper with extra-brilliant finish.
The work is delivered signed and numbered, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Professional insured shipping and carefully packed to ensure maximum protection during transport.
Includes cotton gloves for handling the work and a signed postcard with a personal note from the author.
This work has been exhibited in Vienna, so on the back there may be slight marks from its exhibition setup.
The value of the work also includes the value of the frame and the museum glass.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lídia Vives (1991) is a photographer and visual artist based in Barcelona. Her work has been published in magazines such as Vogue Italia and Esquire, and exhibited internationally in prestigious museums and galleries such as the Louvre (Paris) and the Saatchi Gallery (London).
With a painterly, symbolic, and narrative style that is very recognizable, Lídia creates images rich in color, emotion, and hidden details—her characteristic Easter eggs—that invite careful and deep observation.
She has participated in numerous international contemporary art fairs, and her work is part of collections in different countries. Among her upcoming appearances are Art Fair Daegu (South Korea) and Affordable Art Fair Vienna (Austria), where she will continue presenting her work to collectors and international audiences.
Seller's Story
Lídia Vives is a visual artist and fine art photographer in Barcelona. Her work draws from pictorial tradition, symbolic storytelling and contemporary fashion aesthetics, creating carefully constructed images that go beyond surface beauty to reveal hidden layers of meaning.
She is known for embedding subtle narrative details and recurring symbolic elements within her photographs, inviting viewers to slow down and engage with the image beyond its first reading. These visual cues have become a distinctive part of her artistic language.
Influenced by Renaissance and Baroque painting, Vives balances the timeless and the surreal, often working with staged environments, custom-made props and self-portraiture. Her practice combines meticulous art direction with a strong sense of atmosphere and visual cohesion.
Alongside her personal artistic work, she collaborates with brands, media and institutions on editorial, cultural and commercial projects, always maintaining a concept-driven approach and a consistent visual identity.
Her work has been exhibited in museums, galleries and international art fairs, and featured in publications such as Esquire. She has collaborated with institutions and brands including RTVE and Penguin Random House, and her works are held in private collections worldwide
Translated by Google TranslateThis work has been created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Rococo is an artistic staged photograph inspired by the iconic figure of Marie Antoinette, reinterpreting the opulence, excess, and hedonic spirit of the 18th century from a contemporary perspective. The piece blends historical references with a sophisticated, provocative aesthetic, transforming a symbol of aristocratic power into a theatrical and seductive image.
The elaborate period dress, the powdered wig, and the delicate laces immediately evoke the aesthetics of the French court and the ornamental refinement of Rococo. Yet the unexpected gesture of the heart-shaped candy brought to the lips breaks the solemnity of the portrait and creates a visual tension between protocol and desire, discipline and indulgence.
More than faithfully recreating a historical scene, the work reflects on the theatrics of power and its close relationship with representation and spectacle. By merging classical elements with a contemporary visual language, Rococo invites the viewer to question how concepts such as luxury, femininity, and authority are constructed and consumed.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE WORK
Work framed with an ornamental frame and museum glass. Both the frame and the glass can be easily replaced if the collector wishes.
Technique and paper: Fine Art print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper with extra-brilliant finish.
The work is delivered signed and numbered, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Professional insured shipping and carefully packed to ensure maximum protection during transport.
Includes cotton gloves for handling the work and a signed postcard with a personal note from the author.
This work has been exhibited in Vienna, so on the back there may be slight marks from its exhibition setup.
The value of the work also includes the value of the frame and the museum glass.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lídia Vives (1991) is a photographer and visual artist based in Barcelona. Her work has been published in magazines such as Vogue Italia and Esquire, and exhibited internationally in prestigious museums and galleries such as the Louvre (Paris) and the Saatchi Gallery (London).
With a painterly, symbolic, and narrative style that is very recognizable, Lídia creates images rich in color, emotion, and hidden details—her characteristic Easter eggs—that invite careful and deep observation.
She has participated in numerous international contemporary art fairs, and her work is part of collections in different countries. Among her upcoming appearances are Art Fair Daegu (South Korea) and Affordable Art Fair Vienna (Austria), where she will continue presenting her work to collectors and international audiences.
Seller's Story
Lídia Vives is a visual artist and fine art photographer in Barcelona. Her work draws from pictorial tradition, symbolic storytelling and contemporary fashion aesthetics, creating carefully constructed images that go beyond surface beauty to reveal hidden layers of meaning.
She is known for embedding subtle narrative details and recurring symbolic elements within her photographs, inviting viewers to slow down and engage with the image beyond its first reading. These visual cues have become a distinctive part of her artistic language.
Influenced by Renaissance and Baroque painting, Vives balances the timeless and the surreal, often working with staged environments, custom-made props and self-portraiture. Her practice combines meticulous art direction with a strong sense of atmosphere and visual cohesion.
Alongside her personal artistic work, she collaborates with brands, media and institutions on editorial, cultural and commercial projects, always maintaining a concept-driven approach and a consistent visual identity.
Her work has been exhibited in museums, galleries and international art fairs, and featured in publications such as Esquire. She has collaborated with institutions and brands including RTVE and Penguin Random House, and her works are held in private collections worldwide
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Date of print
2019
Artist
Lídia Vives
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Rococo
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Giclée
Height
95 cm
Edition
1/3
Width
70 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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