Ricart - Marilyn tras las sombras del deseo

Artwork by the artist Ricart created in oil on high-quality professional canvas. Total dimensions: 80 x 60 cm. Original edition. Shipping will be carried out via United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and via FedEx for the rest of the world. The artwork will be shipped rolled and will be protected with multiple layers of packaging, bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy tube. Once the artwork is paid for, three days are required for the packing process and delivery to the shipping company. The piece will reach you within ten days, depending on the destination country.

This oil on canvas portrait captures the iconic essence of Marilyn Monroe through a contemporary approach that masterfully dominates chiaroscuro. The composition stands out for the dramatic use of filtered light, which projects geometric shadows onto the actress's face, fragmenting her expression and lending an atmosphere of mystery and vulnerability. With a vibrant color palette where crimson lips and warm skin tones contrast with a cool, textured background, the painter achieves a dynamic visual balance. The style, with visible but fluid brushstrokes, moves between photorealistic realism and expressive emotive painting. Through this play of light and the intense gaze directed at the viewer, the artist aims to convey the star's duality: public, dazzling sensuality versus the melancholy and isolation of her inner world.