Xiaoning Yu (XX-XXI) - La Custode
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La Custode is an original contemporary figurative painting from Italy, created in 2025 with acrylic paint on canvas, dimensions 50 x 40 x 1.5 cm, signed by hand, in excellent condition, weighing 360 g, sold directly by the artist Xiaoning Yu with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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"La Custode" is a contemporary figurative painting that explores the delicate balance between intimacy, mystery, and inner reflection. The central female figure, holding a symbolic key, invites the observer to contemplate one’s hidden thoughts and dreams. Through subtle layering of acrylic colors and a particular attention to light and shadows, the work creates a contemplative atmosphere, uniting emotional depth and visual storytelling.
Inspired by modern symbolism and introspective art, this piece embodies a unique connection between the observer and the secret it guards. Ideal for collectors seeking works capable of evoking emotions and for those who desire a unique piece, it also adds a sophisticated and mysterious presence to any environment.
Materials: acrylic paints (Maimeri, Italy), non-toxic
Support: canvas on wooden stretcher (made in Italy)
Finish: glossy protective varnish
Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 1.5 cm
Year: 2026, Italy
Authenticity: signed certificate of authenticity included
Shipping: careful packaging and trackable international shipping.
"La Custode" is a contemporary figurative painting that explores the delicate balance between intimacy, mystery, and inner reflection. The central female figure, holding a symbolic key, invites the observer to contemplate one’s hidden thoughts and dreams. Through subtle layering of acrylic colors and a particular attention to light and shadows, the work creates a contemplative atmosphere, uniting emotional depth and visual storytelling.
Inspired by modern symbolism and introspective art, this piece embodies a unique connection between the observer and the secret it guards. Ideal for collectors seeking works capable of evoking emotions and for those who desire a unique piece, it also adds a sophisticated and mysterious presence to any environment.
Materials: acrylic paints (Maimeri, Italy), non-toxic
Support: canvas on wooden stretcher (made in Italy)
Finish: glossy protective varnish
Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 1.5 cm
Year: 2026, Italy
Authenticity: signed certificate of authenticity included
Shipping: careful packaging and trackable international shipping.
Details
Artist
Xiaoning Yu (XX-XXI)
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
La Custode
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Purple, Yellow
Height
50 cm
Width
40 cm
Weight
360 g
Style
Classical
Period
2020+
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