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Original acrylic painting by Christoph Prein titled Encounter Of Forces - XXL, measuring 90 cm by 160 cm, rolled canvas, hand-signed, in excellent condition, dated 2026, from Austria, edition Original, sold directly by the artist.
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A UNIQUE & ORIGINAL PAINTING by the artist Christoph Prein - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate included!
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Title: "Encounter of the Forces"
Description:
Some encounters are loud, others happen almost imperceptibly. Here colors, shapes, and movements meet, repel, attract, and finally find a common balance. What initially seems chaotic gradually develops its own harmony—lively, powerful, and full of energy.
Luminous yellow, intense red, and cool blue unfold a field of tension that seems to be constantly in motion. Each line speaks of dynamism, every layer of color leaves traces of what came before. Thus a painting emerges that expresses change and connection at the same time.
"Encounter of the Forces" stands for the moment when opposites do not work against each other, but enrich one another. From friction comes something new, from diversity grows unity—and that is precisely the special radiance of this work.
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The cracks in the painting are intentional.
They are not signs 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 process itself. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity—nothing is smoothed, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created mainly with acrylic paints. Originating from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are meticulously made 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 pushing the boundaries between visible and invisible.
Prein’s approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition 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 160 x 90 cm, you need a stretcher frame of 150 x 80 cm and a thickness of 2–4 cm.
You can either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and light-fast acrylic paints were used on a repeatedly white‑primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish manner.
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, 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 have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated Artist signed and dated on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple occasions White primed high-quality gallery canvas used.
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 & ORIGINAL PAINTING by the artist Christoph Prein - 100% HAND-PAINTED - Artwork description and real-time certificate included!
-
Title: "Encounter of the Forces"
Description:
Some encounters are loud, others happen almost imperceptibly. Here colors, shapes, and movements meet, repel, attract, and finally find a common balance. What initially seems chaotic gradually develops its own harmony—lively, powerful, and full of energy.
Luminous yellow, intense red, and cool blue unfold a field of tension that seems to be constantly in motion. Each line speaks of dynamism, every layer of color leaves traces of what came before. Thus a painting emerges that expresses change and connection at the same time.
"Encounter of the Forces" stands for the moment when opposites do not work against each other, but enrich one another. From friction comes something new, from diversity grows unity—and that is precisely the special radiance of this work.
-
The cracks in the painting are intentional.
They are not signs 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 process itself. It is precisely through these cracks that the work gains depth and authenticity—nothing is smoothed, nothing hidden.
The canvas is delivered rolled.
Christoph Prein is an Austrian artist known for his abstract and contemporary works, created mainly with acrylic paints. Originating from St. Margarethen near Knittelfeld, Prein’s pieces are often characterized by their minimalist, abstract style and are meticulously made 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 pushing the boundaries between visible and invisible.
Prein’s approach to art is multidimensional, combining painting with elements of sculpture and installation. This unique style has earned him recognition 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 160 x 90 cm, you need a stretcher frame of 150 x 80 cm and a thickness of 2–4 cm.
You can either simply stretch the canvas yourself or have it stretched by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, signed by the artist on the back and dated.
High-quality and light-fast acrylic paints were used on a repeatedly white‑primed gallery canvas.
A varnish was also applied to protect the work.
This work is handmade and therefore unique!
--- Authenticity certificate included ---
Beautify your private residence, law firm, practice, or office and upgrade your premises in an elegant and stylish manner.
When a person goes into his innermost depths, into a sphere that rarely comes to light, into a space that is mysterious and hidden, waiting to be discovered, tickled awake, also tormentingly propped up, 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 have it raised by an artisan or gallery owner.
This is a handmade original, which is dated Artist signed and dated on the back.
High-quality and fade-resistant acrylic paints have been applied on multiple occasions White primed high-quality gallery canvas used.
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
Encounter Of Forces - XXL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Austria
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
90 cm
Width
160 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
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