Le Yack - Tendre est le midi - Hand signed

A woman standing on the railing, in a sleeveless black sheath with a pleated ruffle, long gloves, a capeline tied with a light chiffon, slender heels. She holds her sunglasses against her mouth and looks to the left, out of frame. Behind her, a red cabriolet with the top down, fawn upholstery, wire-spoke wheels. Further away: the promenade’s low wall, the sea, a bay, a town perched on a hillside, two sailboats.
She poses, and she knows it. Everything is composed — the line of the sheath against the curve of the wing, the absolute black of the silhouette against the lacquered red, the chiffon as the only element the wind disturbs. But the gaze shifts to the side, toward someone we will not see, and that is where the painting tilts: this is not a portrait, it is the moment just before someone arrives. High noon, short shadows, no clouds worth noting.
The car body red has been built up in successive glazes to a deep, almost lacquered tone, with the sky’s reflections laid in long pale bands along the wing. The black of the dress, conversely, is matte and without sheen — two opposing treatments that keep the composition intact. The sea is brushed in tight horizontal bands, from cobalt to turquoise near the shore; the promenade paving remains dry-paste, almost chalky.
(The interior visual is an AI visualization provided for guidance.)

Characteristics of the work:
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work.
Technique: Giclée print on canvas, using high-quality pigment printing for a faithful reproduction of details and colors.
Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered.
Dimensions: 40 x 40 cm.
Framing: Delivered ready to frame, according to your preferences.
Authenticity: Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition.

About the artist:
LeYack (born in 1972) is a contemporary artist whose work blends modern narration with pictorial heritage. Drawing inspiration from photography and cinema, he distorts the codes of realism to inject a palpable emotional tension. Each work tells a frozen moment, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the suggested story.

Keywords: elegance of the Côte d’Azur, vintage red convertible, black sheath and capeline, Mediterranean promenade, sixties glamour, contemporary realism, figurative painting, Le Yack, French contemporary art