Francien Krieg - Still pretty
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Oil on panel (Masonite), 40 × 60 cm, titled Still pretty, in impressionist style, original, hand-signed, created in 2026 in the Netherlands, depicting a portrait.
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Still pretty
40 x 60 cm / oil on panel / 0.6 cm
To the future owner,
The face and the hair are built up from soft, layered tones. The long brushstrokes in the hair contrast with the thinner layers of paint in the face and the dark background. In the blue tablecloth, pink traces of the underlying surface and previous brushstrokes remain visible. The lipstick is painted firmer and sharper, making her stand out as a small, bright object.
Hang the work preferably in a quiet spot where you can view it both from a distance and up close. Soft light raking diagonally across the surface makes the layering in the face, the hair, and the table most visible. Cool daylight enhances the blues and purples; under warmer light, the blonde hair, the skin, and the golden tube of the lipstick become more pronounced. Avoid direct sunlight.
Still Pretty is about the thin line between beauty and judgment. A face lies almost like an object on a table: vulnerable, observed, and reduced to appearances. The title sounds like a compliment, but also betrays the pressure to remain beautiful, even when aging becomes visible.
oil paint on masonite panel 0.6 cm
This work is part of my duo-auction, in which I bring together several paintings around calm, vulnerability, and the longing to disappear from the world for a moment.
During the auction I share extra footage from my studio on Instagram: details, moments of process, paint choices and small thoughts about the works. For those who enjoy not only seeing the final result, but also the search behind it, there is more to follow at @francienkrieg.
I enjoy painting portraits of young men and adolescents because there is something special visible in that life stage: a vulnerability that has not yet hardened by the world. Their faces and bodies carry a sense of indefiniteness – they are not fully formed yet, but full of promise and possibilities. What interests me is precisely that in-between moment: no longer a child, not yet a man. In that transition lies a beauty I want to capture, the openness of what can still become and the fragile realization that this stage lasts only briefly.
All series can be found on my website, where you can also read more about my background and motivations:
www.francienkrieg.com
I work exclusively with high-quality materials: professionally prepared linen or smooth panels, and oil paint of top quality, rich in pigment. Each work is made with care and dedication – meant to endure, not only in material, but also in meaning.
Seller's Story
Francien Krieg (b. 1973) is a distinguished Dutch artist renowned for her compelling explorations of the human form, particularly focusing on themes of aging and vulnerability. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, she initially engaged in conceptual installations, utilizing materials like meat and rubber to create thought-provoking pieces that delve into human fragility.
Transitioning to painting at The Free Academy in The Hague, Francien developed a distinctive style characterized by unconventional perspectives and a raw portrayal of the human body. Her works challenge societal norms, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and the passage of time.
Her art has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the Scope Basel art fair, Realisme Amsterdam, and esteemed galleries such as Robert Lange Studios in Charleston and the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. Notably, she participated in the Women Painting Women [r]evolution exhibition at Townsend Atelier in Tennessee and the Strak Realisme show at Gallery Beinart, alongside artists Effie Pryer and Ville Lopponen.
Francien's accolades include multiple nominations for the Dutch Portrait Award and being shortlisted for the Figurativas at MEAM in Barcelona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Her work has been extensively featured in publications like Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Realisme Today, The Guide Artists, Boldbrush, and Poets and Artists. In 2018, she published a comprehensive book detailing her artistic journey and exploration of the human condition.
Her paintings are highly sought after by collectors, with pieces held in significant Dutch collections, including the ING Collection and the former Scheringa Collection. Her collaboration with Gallery Mokum in Amsterdam has further solidified her status in the art market, positioning her among the leading figures in contemporary realism.
Francien Krieg continues to captivate audiences with her unflinching portrayal of humanity, inviting viewers to confront and appreciate the profound beauty inherent in imperfection and aging.
Translated by Google TranslateStill pretty
40 x 60 cm / oil on panel / 0.6 cm
To the future owner,
The face and the hair are built up from soft, layered tones. The long brushstrokes in the hair contrast with the thinner layers of paint in the face and the dark background. In the blue tablecloth, pink traces of the underlying surface and previous brushstrokes remain visible. The lipstick is painted firmer and sharper, making her stand out as a small, bright object.
Hang the work preferably in a quiet spot where you can view it both from a distance and up close. Soft light raking diagonally across the surface makes the layering in the face, the hair, and the table most visible. Cool daylight enhances the blues and purples; under warmer light, the blonde hair, the skin, and the golden tube of the lipstick become more pronounced. Avoid direct sunlight.
Still Pretty is about the thin line between beauty and judgment. A face lies almost like an object on a table: vulnerable, observed, and reduced to appearances. The title sounds like a compliment, but also betrays the pressure to remain beautiful, even when aging becomes visible.
oil paint on masonite panel 0.6 cm
This work is part of my duo-auction, in which I bring together several paintings around calm, vulnerability, and the longing to disappear from the world for a moment.
During the auction I share extra footage from my studio on Instagram: details, moments of process, paint choices and small thoughts about the works. For those who enjoy not only seeing the final result, but also the search behind it, there is more to follow at @francienkrieg.
I enjoy painting portraits of young men and adolescents because there is something special visible in that life stage: a vulnerability that has not yet hardened by the world. Their faces and bodies carry a sense of indefiniteness – they are not fully formed yet, but full of promise and possibilities. What interests me is precisely that in-between moment: no longer a child, not yet a man. In that transition lies a beauty I want to capture, the openness of what can still become and the fragile realization that this stage lasts only briefly.
All series can be found on my website, where you can also read more about my background and motivations:
www.francienkrieg.com
I work exclusively with high-quality materials: professionally prepared linen or smooth panels, and oil paint of top quality, rich in pigment. Each work is made with care and dedication – meant to endure, not only in material, but also in meaning.
Seller's Story
Francien Krieg (b. 1973) is a distinguished Dutch artist renowned for her compelling explorations of the human form, particularly focusing on themes of aging and vulnerability. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, she initially engaged in conceptual installations, utilizing materials like meat and rubber to create thought-provoking pieces that delve into human fragility.
Transitioning to painting at The Free Academy in The Hague, Francien developed a distinctive style characterized by unconventional perspectives and a raw portrayal of the human body. Her works challenge societal norms, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and the passage of time.
Her art has been featured in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the Scope Basel art fair, Realisme Amsterdam, and esteemed galleries such as Robert Lange Studios in Charleston and the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. Notably, she participated in the Women Painting Women [r]evolution exhibition at Townsend Atelier in Tennessee and the Strak Realisme show at Gallery Beinart, alongside artists Effie Pryer and Ville Lopponen.
Francien's accolades include multiple nominations for the Dutch Portrait Award and being shortlisted for the Figurativas at MEAM in Barcelona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Her work has been extensively featured in publications like Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Realisme Today, The Guide Artists, Boldbrush, and Poets and Artists. In 2018, she published a comprehensive book detailing her artistic journey and exploration of the human condition.
Her paintings are highly sought after by collectors, with pieces held in significant Dutch collections, including the ING Collection and the former Scheringa Collection. Her collaboration with Gallery Mokum in Amsterdam has further solidified her status in the art market, positioning her among the leading figures in contemporary realism.
Francien Krieg continues to captivate audiences with her unflinching portrayal of humanity, inviting viewers to confront and appreciate the profound beauty inherent in imperfection and aging.
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Artist
Francien Krieg
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Still pretty
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
60 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Impressionism
Period
2020+
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