Francien Krieg - Softly awaken
07
days
14
hours
47
minutes
22
seconds
Current bid
€ 50
Reserve price not met
 | €50 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €24 | |
 | €19 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139556 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Softly awaken is an original oil-on-panel painting in an impressionist style, hand-signed, a portrait created in 2026 in the Netherlands, measuring 60 by 40 cm and sold directly from the artist.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Softly awake
40x60 cm /oil on panel/ 0.6 cm
To the future owner,
This work comes most fully into its own in a quiet spot, where you can step back a little but also come close. The paint is thin and transparent in some areas, while especially the landscape and the green shapes around the boy are painted thicker and looser. Light that falls diagonally from the side onto the canvas makes these differences in texture most visible.
In cool daylight the turquoise and bluish-green tones become stronger; in warmer evening light the skin and the red in the hair come forward more. Prefer hanging the work away from direct sunlight, but in a place with soft, changing light. Thus the painting will continually gain a bit of character as the day goes on.
I hope that in his new place he becomes a calm point in the room—a painting that does not reveal everything immediately, but slowly moves with the light.
Oil paint on panel 0.6 cm
I enjoy making portraits of young men and boys because there is something special visible in that stage of life: a vulnerability that has not yet been worn down by the world. Their faces and bodies carry an indefinability— they are not quite formed, but full of promise and possibilities. It is precisely that in-between moment that interests me: no longer a child, not yet a man. In that transition lies a beauty I want to capture, the openness of what still can become and the fragile awareness that this stage lasts only briefly.
All series – from self-portraits and aging bodies to young male boxers, women at sunset, and intimate scenes with cats – 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 canvases or smooth panels, and oil paint of top quality, rich in pigment. Each work is made with care and dedication – meant to last, 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 TranslateSoftly awake
40x60 cm /oil on panel/ 0.6 cm
To the future owner,
This work comes most fully into its own in a quiet spot, where you can step back a little but also come close. The paint is thin and transparent in some areas, while especially the landscape and the green shapes around the boy are painted thicker and looser. Light that falls diagonally from the side onto the canvas makes these differences in texture most visible.
In cool daylight the turquoise and bluish-green tones become stronger; in warmer evening light the skin and the red in the hair come forward more. Prefer hanging the work away from direct sunlight, but in a place with soft, changing light. Thus the painting will continually gain a bit of character as the day goes on.
I hope that in his new place he becomes a calm point in the room—a painting that does not reveal everything immediately, but slowly moves with the light.
Oil paint on panel 0.6 cm
I enjoy making portraits of young men and boys because there is something special visible in that stage of life: a vulnerability that has not yet been worn down by the world. Their faces and bodies carry an indefinability— they are not quite formed, but full of promise and possibilities. It is precisely that in-between moment that interests me: no longer a child, not yet a man. In that transition lies a beauty I want to capture, the openness of what still can become and the fragile awareness that this stage lasts only briefly.
All series – from self-portraits and aging bodies to young male boxers, women at sunset, and intimate scenes with cats – 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 canvases or smooth panels, and oil paint of top quality, rich in pigment. Each work is made with care and dedication – meant to last, 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 TranslateDetails
Artist
Francien Krieg
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Softly awaken
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+
Sold by
