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Original acrylic painting by Christoph Prein titled 'The First Clue - XXL', 160 × 110 cm, in black and white, hand-signed on the back with a certificate included, delivered rolled, dated 2026, from the 2020s period, in excellent condition.
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A unique piece by the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "The First Trace"
Description:
Sometimes everything begins with a single mark – barely visible and yet full of meaning. This painting evokes the first imprint on pristine ground, the first thought that gives rise to an idea, or the first step on an unknown path.
"The First Trace" lives from the power of reduction. Black splatters and flowing lines spread across the light background, appearing at once accidental and deliberately placed. They tell of movement, change, and the courage to take the first step without yet knowing the destination.
The longer you look at the work, the more stories seem hidden in its structures. It invites you to let your gaze roam and to discover something personal in the seemingly simple shapes. For every great journey, every memory, and every change begins with a first trace – small, inconspicuous, and yet full of possibilities.
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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 breaks belong to the surface as scars to the skin: they speak of tension, movement, and the process itself. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed over, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created mainly with acrylic paints. Originating from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vivid colors and longevity. In his art he frequently engages themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing 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 both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 160 x 110 cm you need a canvas frame sized 150 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can then either simply stretch the painting yourself or have it stretched by a craftsman or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints were used on a repeatedly white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
If a person ventures into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, even painfully uplifted, 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 mysteriously and hidden is waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, 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 dated and signed on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on a white primed high-quality gallery canvas used.
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 the artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "The First Trace"
Description:
Sometimes everything begins with a single mark – barely visible and yet full of meaning. This painting evokes the first imprint on pristine ground, the first thought that gives rise to an idea, or the first step on an unknown path.
"The First Trace" lives from the power of reduction. Black splatters and flowing lines spread across the light background, appearing at once accidental and deliberately placed. They tell of movement, change, and the courage to take the first step without yet knowing the destination.
The longer you look at the work, the more stories seem hidden in its structures. It invites you to let your gaze roam and to discover something personal in the seemingly simple shapes. For every great journey, every memory, and every change begins with a first trace – small, inconspicuous, and yet full of possibilities.
-
The cracks in the painting are intentional.
They are not a sign of damage, but part of the artistic expression. The breaks belong to the surface as scars to the skin: they speak of tension, movement, and the process itself. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity – nothing is smoothed over, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created mainly with acrylic paints. Originating from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by a minimalist, abstract style and are carefully crafted from high-quality materials to ensure vivid colors and longevity. In his art he frequently engages themes such as identity, memory, and the exploration of human emotions, often pushing 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 both in Austria and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Asia. His works often invite viewers to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 160 x 110 cm you need a canvas frame sized 150 x 100 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm.
You can then either simply stretch the painting yourself or have it stretched by a craftsman or gallery.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints were used on a repeatedly white-primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
If a person ventures into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, even painfully uplifted, 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 mysteriously and hidden is waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, 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 dated and signed on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on a white primed high-quality gallery canvas used.
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
The First Clue - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Austria
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, White
Height
110 cm
Width
160 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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