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An original acrylic painting by Christoph Prein titled “Released - XXL”, 120 cm high by 200 cm wide, signed and dated 2026, in excellent condition, sold directly by the artist and delivered rolled from Austria.
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A unique piece by artist Christoph Prein - UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "Released"
Description:
There are moments when something loosens. Thoughts, feelings, or forces that have long been hidden burst forth and find their own path. Released captures exactly this moment – the transition from restraint to movement.
The powerful black lines and fine specks of color unfold, seemingly unbridled, across the canvas. They cross, branch, and never lose their direction. What may initially appear disorderly develops its own dynamic and tells of change, growth, and the courage to forge new paths.
With every viewing, new connections and details reveal themselves. The painting lives on spontaneity and the energy that remains in every mark. It reminds us that from a single impulse something great can emerge and that there is a special power in letting go.
"Released" stands for the moment when boundaries lose their meaning and movement arises. It is a symbol of departure, inner freedom, and the realization that the greatest potential often only becomes visible when one gives space to one’s own forces.
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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 the 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 is smoothed over, nothing is hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mostly created with acrylic paints. Originally 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 vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently explores themes such as identity, memory, and the examination of human emotions, often blurring the line 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 invite viewers to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 200 x 120 cm, a gallery wrap stretcher of 190 x 110 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm is required.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery professional.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints have been used on multiple coats of white ground gallery canvas.
To protect the work, a varnish was also applied.
This work is handcrafted and thus a one-of-a-kind!
--- Certificate of authenticity included ---
Enhance your private residence, law office, practice, or your office and elevate your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person ventures into their innermost depths, into a realm that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, teased awake, and sometimes painfully brought to life, 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 signed and dated on the back by the artist.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple occasions on white primed high-quality 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 included!
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Title: "Released"
Description:
There are moments when something loosens. Thoughts, feelings, or forces that have long been hidden burst forth and find their own path. Released captures exactly this moment – the transition from restraint to movement.
The powerful black lines and fine specks of color unfold, seemingly unbridled, across the canvas. They cross, branch, and never lose their direction. What may initially appear disorderly develops its own dynamic and tells of change, growth, and the courage to forge new paths.
With every viewing, new connections and details reveal themselves. The painting lives on spontaneity and the energy that remains in every mark. It reminds us that from a single impulse something great can emerge and that there is a special power in letting go.
"Released" stands for the moment when boundaries lose their meaning and movement arises. It is a symbol of departure, inner freedom, and the realization that the greatest potential often only becomes visible when one gives space to one’s own forces.
-
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 the 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 is smoothed over, nothing is hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, mostly created with acrylic paints. Originally 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 vibrant colors and longevity. In his art, he frequently explores themes such as identity, memory, and the examination of human emotions, often blurring the line 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 invite viewers to reflect on the complexities of the modern world and the deeper aspects of the human experience.
For a painting measuring 200 x 120 cm, a gallery wrap stretcher of 190 x 110 cm with a thickness of 2-4 cm is required.
You can either stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery professional.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and lightfast acrylic paints have been used on multiple coats of white ground gallery canvas.
To protect the work, a varnish was also applied.
This work is handcrafted and thus a one-of-a-kind!
--- Certificate of authenticity included ---
Enhance your private residence, law office, practice, or your office and elevate your spaces in an elegant and stylish way.
When a person ventures into their innermost depths, into a realm that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, teased awake, and sometimes painfully brought to life, 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 signed and dated on the back by the artist.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple occasions on white primed high-quality 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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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Released - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Austria
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, White
Height
120 cm
Width
200 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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