Beatrice Riva - Hypnos
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Beatrice Riva's Hypnos, 2012 oil on faesite portrait in warm earth tones, 60 x 50 cm including the frame, in excellent condition, sold with frame, certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, directly from the artist.
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"Hypnos" is a magnetic and intense work that sensitively investigates the dimension of sleep and emotional abandonment. Executed in oil on faesite, the painting focuses on the close-up detail of a face with closed eyes, whose lines and chromatic nuances — played on the warm tones of earth, amber, and browns — evoke a deep exploration of human fragility.
The contrast between the delicacy of the expression and the tactile texture of the support gives the subject a strong expressive charge and an intimate vulnerability, typical of the artist's painterly research. The hand placed against the face enhances the sense of protection, contemplation, and silence.
An ideal work for collectors seeking a contemporary figurative painting capable of dialoguing with the surrounding space and transmitting an intense psychological and emotional charge.
Technical Details and Specifications
Artist: Beatrice Riva
Title of the work: Hypnos
Technique: Oil on faesite
Dimensions of the work: 60x50 cm (including frame)
Conditions: Excellent, ready to hang.
Certificate of authenticity: The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Notes on Shipping and Packaging
The work will be packed with utmost care, using professional protective materials (bubble wrap and rigid cardboard) to ensure absolute protection during transport. Tracked and insured shipping via express courier in short time.
"Hypnos" is a magnetic and intense work that sensitively investigates the dimension of sleep and emotional abandonment. Executed in oil on faesite, the painting focuses on the close-up detail of a face with closed eyes, whose lines and chromatic nuances — played on the warm tones of earth, amber, and browns — evoke a deep exploration of human fragility.
The contrast between the delicacy of the expression and the tactile texture of the support gives the subject a strong expressive charge and an intimate vulnerability, typical of the artist's painterly research. The hand placed against the face enhances the sense of protection, contemplation, and silence.
An ideal work for collectors seeking a contemporary figurative painting capable of dialoguing with the surrounding space and transmitting an intense psychological and emotional charge.
Technical Details and Specifications
Artist: Beatrice Riva
Title of the work: Hypnos
Technique: Oil on faesite
Dimensions of the work: 60x50 cm (including frame)
Conditions: Excellent, ready to hang.
Certificate of authenticity: The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Notes on Shipping and Packaging
The work will be packed with utmost care, using professional protective materials (bubble wrap and rigid cardboard) to ensure absolute protection during transport. Tracked and insured shipping via express courier in short time.
Details
Artist
Beatrice Riva
Sold with frame
Yes
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Hypnos
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2012
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
2010-2020
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