Matteo - La Mantilla Oscura
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Studied art history at Ecole du Louvre and specialised in contemporary art for over 25 years.
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Matteo presents La Mantilla Oscura, an original oil on canvas from Italy, 100 x 75 x 2.5 cm, 2026, hand signed, unique original edition, in excellent condition, stretched on a wooden frame and unframed, with a Certificate of Authenticity, sold direct from the artist.
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La Mantilla Oscura
She gazes forward with quiet authority, her red lips the only warmth against the deep teal of an embroidered gown that cascades in shadowed folds. A dark mantilla drapes from her dark curls, its lace trailing like smoke across bare shoulders. Drop earrings catch pale light. She holds a single white rose at her side. Behind her, crimson and emerald collide in bold, gestural strokes - turbulent yet contained. The brushwork is rich and confident, flesh tones rendered with luminous softness against the painting's passionate, brooding depth.
* 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.
La Mantilla Oscura
She gazes forward with quiet authority, her red lips the only warmth against the deep teal of an embroidered gown that cascades in shadowed folds. A dark mantilla drapes from her dark curls, its lace trailing like smoke across bare shoulders. Drop earrings catch pale light. She holds a single white rose at her side. Behind her, crimson and emerald collide in bold, gestural strokes - turbulent yet contained. The brushwork is rich and confident, flesh tones rendered with luminous softness against the painting's passionate, brooding depth.
* 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
La Mantilla Oscura
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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