Flavia Delgado - COMPRAS (XL)
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Description from the seller
COMPRAS is a painting 70 x 100 cm by Flavia Delgado that humorously and sophisticatedly portrays one of the most recognizable impulses of contemporary life: the desire to want it all.
The protagonist, wrapped in a vintage pin-up inspired aesthetic, appears holding shopping bags while her expression blends illusion, anxiety and enthusiasm. The phrase “I want it all.” needs no explanation: it works as a direct confession of an everyday ambition as superficial as it is deeply human.
The work not only speaks of the act of buying, but of everything it symbolizes: aspiration, reward, fantasy, whim and the eternal search for that which we believe will make us feel complete.
The intense primary colors —reds, blues and yellows— together with the drawing of strong black line and the graphic polka-dot patterns enhance its pop character, recalling advertising culture and mass consumption of the 20th century.
COMPRAS is a fun, bold piece full of personality, ideal for those who understand that desire can also be a form of art.
SHIPPING:
The work is offered directly by FLAVIA DELGADO, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist herself.
The painting (WITHOUT FRAME) will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping.
After payment is confirmed, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and send it. The delivery time will depend on the destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days.
Seller's Story
I present a pictorial work line strongly linked to illustration and artistic poster design. My works combine the language of classic poster art with the plastic freedom of contemporary painting: flat colors, defined contours, direct scenes, and a clear narrative sense.
My work dialogues with the tradition of 20th-century poster art, especially with the universe of Art Deco and European and North American advertising posters, where authors like A. M.. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Leonetto Cappiello used synthetic imagery and color for visual impact. There are also affinities with European comic graphics and the clear line, from Hergé to modern editorial illustration.
In my paintings, I depict interiors, architectures, figures, and travel scenes—such as roads, vintage cars, or landscapes—approached from a graphic perspective reminiscent of posters and illustrated books, but transferred to the realm of painting on paper and canvas. I aim for each image to function like a frame or a narrative poster, capable of suggesting a broader story without needing to explain it.
Translated by Google TranslateCOMPRAS is a painting 70 x 100 cm by Flavia Delgado that humorously and sophisticatedly portrays one of the most recognizable impulses of contemporary life: the desire to want it all.
The protagonist, wrapped in a vintage pin-up inspired aesthetic, appears holding shopping bags while her expression blends illusion, anxiety and enthusiasm. The phrase “I want it all.” needs no explanation: it works as a direct confession of an everyday ambition as superficial as it is deeply human.
The work not only speaks of the act of buying, but of everything it symbolizes: aspiration, reward, fantasy, whim and the eternal search for that which we believe will make us feel complete.
The intense primary colors —reds, blues and yellows— together with the drawing of strong black line and the graphic polka-dot patterns enhance its pop character, recalling advertising culture and mass consumption of the 20th century.
COMPRAS is a fun, bold piece full of personality, ideal for those who understand that desire can also be a form of art.
SHIPPING:
The work is offered directly by FLAVIA DELGADO, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist herself.
The painting (WITHOUT FRAME) will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipping.
After payment is confirmed, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and send it. The delivery time will depend on the destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days.
Seller's Story
I present a pictorial work line strongly linked to illustration and artistic poster design. My works combine the language of classic poster art with the plastic freedom of contemporary painting: flat colors, defined contours, direct scenes, and a clear narrative sense.
My work dialogues with the tradition of 20th-century poster art, especially with the universe of Art Deco and European and North American advertising posters, where authors like A. M.. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Leonetto Cappiello used synthetic imagery and color for visual impact. There are also affinities with European comic graphics and the clear line, from Hergé to modern editorial illustration.
In my paintings, I depict interiors, architectures, figures, and travel scenes—such as roads, vintage cars, or landscapes—approached from a graphic perspective reminiscent of posters and illustrated books, but transferred to the realm of painting on paper and canvas. I aim for each image to function like a frame or a narrative poster, capable of suggesting a broader story without needing to explain it.
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Artist
Flavia Delgado
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
COMPRAS (XL)
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Weight
600 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
