Christoph Prein - Desire For Vastness - XXL
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Christoph Prein presents an original 2026 acrylic painting titled Desire For Vastness - XXL, measuring 210 x 110 cm, signed by the artist, produced in Austria, with a rolled canvas and an included authenticity certificate in excellent condition.
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A unique piece by artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate attached!
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Title: "Longing for Vastness"
Description:
There are moments when the gaze naturally drifts into the distance. To the place where the sky touches the horizon and thoughts become free. "Longing for Vastness" captures exactly this feeling. The layered blues recall the endless sky, the depth of the sea, or a quiet place where time for a moment does not matter.
Between gentle textures and flowing transitions, an atmosphere of calm and openness emerges. The painting consciously leaves room for one’s own memories, dreams, and longings. Each observer can discover something different in it—a familiar place, a new beginning, or simply the desire to escape daily life for a moment.
"Longing for Vastness" invites you to pause and let thoughts wander. It reminds us that true vastness is not only found in the landscape but also within us—where hope, freedom, and new possibilities begin.
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The cracks in the painting are intentional.
They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The fractures belong to the surface as scars belong to skin: they tell of tension, movement, and the very process itself. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity—nothing smoothed over, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, primarily created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are meticulously crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently engages themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often shifting the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.
Prein’s approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to contemplate the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 210 x 110 cm, you need a cradled frame of 200 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2–4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints were used on repeatedly white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a one-of-a-kind!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Enhance your private residence, law firm, practice, or office, and elevate your rooms in an elegant and stylish way.
If a person delves into his innermost depth, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, and also provocatively poised, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
The description in English:
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and hiddenly waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, and also tormentingly propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Hand-signed certificate included ---
Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
Seller's Story
My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
Translated by Google TranslateA unique piece by artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate attached!
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Title: "Longing for Vastness"
Description:
There are moments when the gaze naturally drifts into the distance. To the place where the sky touches the horizon and thoughts become free. "Longing for Vastness" captures exactly this feeling. The layered blues recall the endless sky, the depth of the sea, or a quiet place where time for a moment does not matter.
Between gentle textures and flowing transitions, an atmosphere of calm and openness emerges. The painting consciously leaves room for one’s own memories, dreams, and longings. Each observer can discover something different in it—a familiar place, a new beginning, or simply the desire to escape daily life for a moment.
"Longing for Vastness" invites you to pause and let thoughts wander. It reminds us that true vastness is not only found in the landscape but also within us—where hope, freedom, and new possibilities begin.
-
The cracks in the painting are intentional.
They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The fractures belong to the surface as scars belong to skin: they tell of tension, movement, and the very process itself. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity—nothing smoothed over, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, primarily created with acrylic paints. Originally from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are meticulously crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently engages themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often shifting the boundaries between the visible and the invisible.
Prein’s approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to contemplate the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 210 x 110 cm, you need a cradled frame of 200 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2–4 cm.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality, lightfast acrylic paints were used on repeatedly white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore a one-of-a-kind!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Enhance your private residence, law firm, practice, or office, and elevate your rooms in an elegant and stylish way.
If a person delves into his innermost depth, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, and also provocatively poised, then art is born.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
The description in English:
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysteriously and hiddenly waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, and also tormentingly propped up, then art is born.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
You can then either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it done by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple layers of white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Hand-signed certificate included ---
Beautify your private apartment, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish way.
-----www.chp-art.at-----
Seller's Story
My name is Christoph Prein, a freelance artist from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld. I have been painting for many years, especially acrylic painting. My abstract acrylic paintings and my classic works of art are made from high-quality materials. I only work with the finest artist acrylic and other selected products. All acrylic paintings are signed by me, dated to the year and sealed with a final varnish. I attach great importance to originality and confirm that each painting is handmade and therefore unique.
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Artist
Christoph Prein
Sold with frame
No
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Desire For Vastness - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Austria
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Blue, White
Height
110 cm
Width
210 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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