P.Gruiters - Beauty of the breakdown
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Petra Gruiters’ Beauty of the Breakdown is an original oil on panel painting from 2021, measuring 50 × 60 × 1 cm, unframed, hand-signed, with atelier provenance and an included original certificate of authenticity, depicting a nude figure in a realist style.
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Title of the lot:
Petra Gruiters – "Beauty of the Breakdown" – Original hand-painted oil painting on panel
Specifications
• Artist: Petra Gruiters (Dutch, born 1968, active in Belgium)
• Title: Beauty of the Breakdown
• Year: 2021
• Medium: Oil on panel
• Dimensions: 50 × 60 × 1 cm
• Frame: Unframed
• Signature: Lower right, full signature in oil
• Varnish/Finish: The work is finished with a final varnish (for protection and color depth).
• Provenance: Directly from the artist's studio (Atelier provenance)
• Certificate: Includes original hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Condition: Excellent / MINT condition (perfectly preserved, with no damage or restorations)
• Shipping: Professionally and shock‑resistantly packaged in a sturdy cardboard art packing for safe international transport with Track & Trace. Personal collection from the artist is also possible. Interested parties can pick up the work by appointment.
About the artwork
"Beauty of the Breakdown" is an intimate, powerful and layered work within Petra Gruiters’ œuvre. The painting explores the fine line between human fragility and inner rebirth; the hidden beauty that blooms in moments of sorrow, purification and personal growth.
With her masterful command of classical realism, the artist transforms a universal human experience of vulnerability into a source of hope, transformation and aesthetic strength.
Why this work is a special collectible:
• Subtle light effects: In the midst of emotional silence, the refined light creates a beacon of hope and inner strength.
• Emotional expressiveness & depth: A layered painting that not only captivates aesthetically but also establishes a deep, poetic connection with the viewer.
• Technical craftsmanship: The balance between refined brushwork and a calm, thoughtful composition underscores the artisanal level of the work.
About the artist
Petra Gruiters is a Dutch figurative artist whose work stands out for combining traditional craftsmanship, refined detail and contemporary emotional themes. Beauty, stillness and the layering of human emotional life are central to her oeuvre. By weaving classical painting techniques with modern psychological depth, she leaves a lasting impression.
Her works are part of private art collections at home and abroad and are regularly presented at art fairs, through galleries and on international platforms.
A unique and original 1-of-1 artwork for collectors of high-quality figurative art, classical realism and contemporary painting with emotional depth.
Title of the lot:
Petra Gruiters – "Beauty of the Breakdown" – Original hand-painted oil painting on panel
Specifications
• Artist: Petra Gruiters (Dutch, born 1968, active in Belgium)
• Title: Beauty of the Breakdown
• Year: 2021
• Medium: Oil on panel
• Dimensions: 50 × 60 × 1 cm
• Frame: Unframed
• Signature: Lower right, full signature in oil
• Varnish/Finish: The work is finished with a final varnish (for protection and color depth).
• Provenance: Directly from the artist's studio (Atelier provenance)
• Certificate: Includes original hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
• Condition: Excellent / MINT condition (perfectly preserved, with no damage or restorations)
• Shipping: Professionally and shock‑resistantly packaged in a sturdy cardboard art packing for safe international transport with Track & Trace. Personal collection from the artist is also possible. Interested parties can pick up the work by appointment.
About the artwork
"Beauty of the Breakdown" is an intimate, powerful and layered work within Petra Gruiters’ œuvre. The painting explores the fine line between human fragility and inner rebirth; the hidden beauty that blooms in moments of sorrow, purification and personal growth.
With her masterful command of classical realism, the artist transforms a universal human experience of vulnerability into a source of hope, transformation and aesthetic strength.
Why this work is a special collectible:
• Subtle light effects: In the midst of emotional silence, the refined light creates a beacon of hope and inner strength.
• Emotional expressiveness & depth: A layered painting that not only captivates aesthetically but also establishes a deep, poetic connection with the viewer.
• Technical craftsmanship: The balance between refined brushwork and a calm, thoughtful composition underscores the artisanal level of the work.
About the artist
Petra Gruiters is a Dutch figurative artist whose work stands out for combining traditional craftsmanship, refined detail and contemporary emotional themes. Beauty, stillness and the layering of human emotional life are central to her oeuvre. By weaving classical painting techniques with modern psychological depth, she leaves a lasting impression.
Her works are part of private art collections at home and abroad and are regularly presented at art fairs, through galleries and on international platforms.
A unique and original 1-of-1 artwork for collectors of high-quality figurative art, classical realism and contemporary painting with emotional depth.
Details
Artist
P.Gruiters
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Beauty of the breakdown
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
2021
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Beige, Blue, White
Height
60 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
1 g
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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