Flavia Delgado - TAKE YOUR TIME XL (NO RESERVE)
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Original painting TAKE YOUR TIME XL by Flavia Delgado, a 100 × 70 cm acrylic multicolour work from Spain, created in 2026, hand-signed and in excellent condition, with original edition and produced after 2020, depicting a portrait and sold directly by the artist.
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TAKE YOUR TIME is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado that proposes a pause in the middle of the speed of the contemporary world. Inspired by the aesthetics of vintage advertising posters and the graphic elegance of narrative pop art, the work turns a ordinary moment into a visual reflection on time, attention, and the pleasure of stopping.
The composition features a woman absorbed in reading a book while resting on a wooden bench. Above her, a large red poster with the message TAKE YOUR TIME dominates the scene as if it were an old advertising campaign. However, far from promoting a product, the ad seems to offer a much more valuable invitation: reclaim the right to calm.
The female figure appears isolated from the outside buzz, focused solely on the pages she holds in her hands. Her relaxed posture and the serenity of her expression convey a sense of contemplation and balance. The handbag resting by her side, the red shoes, and the simplicity of the scene reinforce the idea that beauty can be found in the most common and silent moments.
The color palette combines luminous turquoise, intense reds, deep blacks, and warm wood tones. This combination adds visual energy without breaking the tranquil atmosphere that defines the work. The contrasts recall mid-20th-century commercial graphics, while the expressive lines and flat surfaces bring the piece closer to the contemporary language of Pop Art.
Beyond its simple appearance, the work raises a reflection on our current relationship with time. In a culture dominated by immediacy, constant notifications, and perpetual productivity, reading appears here as an act of quiet resistance. The book symbolizes focus, imagination, and the ability to fully inhabit the present.
The message TAKE YOUR TIME functions as the central axis of the composition. It is not an order or a warning, but a gentle suggestion inviting the viewer to slow down, observe, and grant themselves pauses. The work reminds us that time does not always have to be measured by performance, but also by the quality of the experience it contains.
With an elegant, accessible, and deeply human aesthetics, TAKE YOUR TIME celebrates the small moments of introspection and tranquility. The painting transforms a daily scene into a visual reminder that, sometimes, the greatest luxury is simply to sit, open a book, and let time pass without hurry.
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 shipment.
After payment is confirmed, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and ship 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 TranslateTAKE YOUR TIME is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado that proposes a pause in the middle of the speed of the contemporary world. Inspired by the aesthetics of vintage advertising posters and the graphic elegance of narrative pop art, the work turns a ordinary moment into a visual reflection on time, attention, and the pleasure of stopping.
The composition features a woman absorbed in reading a book while resting on a wooden bench. Above her, a large red poster with the message TAKE YOUR TIME dominates the scene as if it were an old advertising campaign. However, far from promoting a product, the ad seems to offer a much more valuable invitation: reclaim the right to calm.
The female figure appears isolated from the outside buzz, focused solely on the pages she holds in her hands. Her relaxed posture and the serenity of her expression convey a sense of contemplation and balance. The handbag resting by her side, the red shoes, and the simplicity of the scene reinforce the idea that beauty can be found in the most common and silent moments.
The color palette combines luminous turquoise, intense reds, deep blacks, and warm wood tones. This combination adds visual energy without breaking the tranquil atmosphere that defines the work. The contrasts recall mid-20th-century commercial graphics, while the expressive lines and flat surfaces bring the piece closer to the contemporary language of Pop Art.
Beyond its simple appearance, the work raises a reflection on our current relationship with time. In a culture dominated by immediacy, constant notifications, and perpetual productivity, reading appears here as an act of quiet resistance. The book symbolizes focus, imagination, and the ability to fully inhabit the present.
The message TAKE YOUR TIME functions as the central axis of the composition. It is not an order or a warning, but a gentle suggestion inviting the viewer to slow down, observe, and grant themselves pauses. The work reminds us that time does not always have to be measured by performance, but also by the quality of the experience it contains.
With an elegant, accessible, and deeply human aesthetics, TAKE YOUR TIME celebrates the small moments of introspection and tranquility. The painting transforms a daily scene into a visual reminder that, sometimes, the greatest luxury is simply to sit, open a book, and let time pass without hurry.
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 shipment.
After payment is confirmed, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and ship 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
TAKE YOUR TIME XL (NO RESERVE)
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+
