Flavia Delgado - CITY LIGHTS XL
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Flavia Delgado’s original acrylic painting CITY LIGHTS XL, a 100 cm by 70 cm multicolour portrait from 2026, signed by hand and sold directly by the artist in Spain, is in excellent condition.
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CITY LIGHTS is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado that captures the timeless fascination with the nighttime city and the stories born under the glow of neon. Inspired by classic cinema, jazz, and the mid-20th-century urban aesthetic, the work combines elegance, mystery, and nostalgia in a scene that seems to belong to a movie that never ends.
The composition shows a woman observing the city from inside a yellow taxi. Her dreamy gaze and contemplative attitude suggest she is immersed in her thoughts while the night lights reflect on the wet streets. Around her, the luminous signs, buildings, and color reflections build a vibrant atmosphere where every corner seems to hide a story.
The artist uses a palette dominated by deep blues, bright yellows, intense reds, and contrasted blacks. These colors evoke the visual language of classic cinema and advertising posters, while conveying the unmistakable energy of a big city after dark. The reflections on the pavement add dynamism and depth, reinforcing the sense of constant movement.
Beyond its urban appearance, CITY LIGHTS speaks to the human experience of observing the world while in transit. The protagonist does not seem to be heading toward a physical destination alone; she also appears to travel through her memories, desires, and expectations. The city becomes an emotional stage where loneliness and excitement can coexist.
Visual elements related to music and jazz bring a romantic and cinematic dimension. The scene suggests conversations that have not yet occurred, unexpected encounters, and nights capable of changing the course of a life. The taxi acts as an intermediary space between the anonymity of the crowd and the intimacy of personal thoughts.
With a powerful graphic aesthetic and a narrative open to the viewer’s imagination, CITY LIGHTS celebrates the beauty of cities that never sleep and the ability of their lights to awaken dreams, memories, and new possibilities.
SHIPPING:
The work 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 shipping.
After payment is confirmed, a three-day period is required to prepare the piece and send it. The delivery time will depend on the 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 TranslateCITY LIGHTS is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado that captures the timeless fascination with the nighttime city and the stories born under the glow of neon. Inspired by classic cinema, jazz, and the mid-20th-century urban aesthetic, the work combines elegance, mystery, and nostalgia in a scene that seems to belong to a movie that never ends.
The composition shows a woman observing the city from inside a yellow taxi. Her dreamy gaze and contemplative attitude suggest she is immersed in her thoughts while the night lights reflect on the wet streets. Around her, the luminous signs, buildings, and color reflections build a vibrant atmosphere where every corner seems to hide a story.
The artist uses a palette dominated by deep blues, bright yellows, intense reds, and contrasted blacks. These colors evoke the visual language of classic cinema and advertising posters, while conveying the unmistakable energy of a big city after dark. The reflections on the pavement add dynamism and depth, reinforcing the sense of constant movement.
Beyond its urban appearance, CITY LIGHTS speaks to the human experience of observing the world while in transit. The protagonist does not seem to be heading toward a physical destination alone; she also appears to travel through her memories, desires, and expectations. The city becomes an emotional stage where loneliness and excitement can coexist.
Visual elements related to music and jazz bring a romantic and cinematic dimension. The scene suggests conversations that have not yet occurred, unexpected encounters, and nights capable of changing the course of a life. The taxi acts as an intermediary space between the anonymity of the crowd and the intimacy of personal thoughts.
With a powerful graphic aesthetic and a narrative open to the viewer’s imagination, CITY LIGHTS celebrates the beauty of cities that never sleep and the ability of their lights to awaken dreams, memories, and new possibilities.
SHIPPING:
The work 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 shipping.
After payment is confirmed, a three-day period is required to prepare the piece and send it. The delivery time will depend on the 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.
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Artist
Flavia Delgado
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
CITY LIGHTS 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+
