Matteo - Dreaming on Dark Waters
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Matteo presents an original oil on canvas titled “Dreaming on Dark Waters,” a 2026, single unique impressionist work in excellent condition, measuring 100 by 75 cm with a 2.5 cm depth, signed on the verso with a COA, stretched on a wooden frame and unframed on the sides, sold direct from the artist.
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Dreaming on Dark Waters
She lies suspended between worlds, adrift in a pale wooden boat on still, shadowed waters. Draped in a black gown richly embroidered with blooming roses, she sleeps with serene surrender, cheek resting gently upon folded hands. Around her, vivid flowers cascade in loose, expressive brushwork - crimson, blush, gold and blue - their petals tumbling freely into the dark. Lily pads drift beneath the hull. The thick, confident strokes breathe life into each bloom, while her pale face remains porcelain-smooth, luminous against the surrounding darkness.
* Dimensions: 100 x 75 x 2.5 cm (H x W x D)
* Medium: Original oil on professional-grade canvas
* Edition: Unique, one-of-a-kind original artwork
* Support: Stretched on a professional wooden frame (ready to hang).
* Framing: Unframed (the sides are painted, no external frame included)
* Authenticity: Signed verso; includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
* Logistics: Professional packaging and fully insured shipping from Italy with tracking.
About the Artist: Matteo
Poetic fantasy and a shimmering, impressionistic touch define Matteo's contemporary approach to figurative art. The Italian painter constructs ethereal worlds where reality blends seamlessly with dreams, utilizing a highly fluid brush technique that captures the movement of wind, water, and light. His focus is on evoking a sense of enchantment, lightness, and timeless romance.
The defining characteristic of Matteo's aesthetic is the harmonious connection between his graceful subjects and the vibrant elements of nature. His figures coexist effortlessly with their surroundings, set against beautifully textured environments or vivid, shifting backdrops. Movement is essential to his work, captured through loose, energetic strokes that make the entire canvas feel alive and breathing.
Matteo's approach is celebrated for its luminous, open-air quality. Rather than relying on a fixed palette, he masterfully balances soft, refreshing atmospheric tones with sudden bursts of rich, saturated color to create a captivating visual rhythm. The result is a uniquely uplifting visual language that thrives on the boundary of classical romance and free-flowing, modern impressionism.
Dreaming on Dark Waters
She lies suspended between worlds, adrift in a pale wooden boat on still, shadowed waters. Draped in a black gown richly embroidered with blooming roses, she sleeps with serene surrender, cheek resting gently upon folded hands. Around her, vivid flowers cascade in loose, expressive brushwork - crimson, blush, gold and blue - their petals tumbling freely into the dark. Lily pads drift beneath the hull. The thick, confident strokes breathe life into each bloom, while her pale face remains porcelain-smooth, luminous against the surrounding darkness.
* Dimensions: 100 x 75 x 2.5 cm (H x W x D)
* Medium: Original oil on professional-grade canvas
* Edition: Unique, one-of-a-kind original artwork
* Support: Stretched on a professional wooden frame (ready to hang).
* Framing: Unframed (the sides are painted, no external frame included)
* Authenticity: Signed verso; includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
* Logistics: Professional packaging and fully insured shipping from Italy with tracking.
About the Artist: Matteo
Poetic fantasy and a shimmering, impressionistic touch define Matteo's contemporary approach to figurative art. The Italian painter constructs ethereal worlds where reality blends seamlessly with dreams, utilizing a highly fluid brush technique that captures the movement of wind, water, and light. His focus is on evoking a sense of enchantment, lightness, and timeless romance.
The defining characteristic of Matteo's aesthetic is the harmonious connection between his graceful subjects and the vibrant elements of nature. His figures coexist effortlessly with their surroundings, set against beautifully textured environments or vivid, shifting backdrops. Movement is essential to his work, captured through loose, energetic strokes that make the entire canvas feel alive and breathing.
Matteo's approach is celebrated for its luminous, open-air quality. Rather than relying on a fixed palette, he masterfully balances soft, refreshing atmospheric tones with sudden bursts of rich, saturated color to create a captivating visual rhythm. The result is a uniquely uplifting visual language that thrives on the boundary of classical romance and free-flowing, modern impressionism.
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Artist
Matteo
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Dreaming on Dark Waters
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
75 cm
Weight
4 kg
Style
Impressionism
Period
2020+
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