BarBeni (1981) - Livia Drusilla — Portrait Inspired by the First Roman Empress

Description:

Livia Drusilla — Portrait Inspired by the First Roman Empress

An original oil painting inspired by the historical figure Livia Drusilla, wife of Augustus and mother of Emperor Tiberius. Livia was one of the most influential women of early Imperial Rome and became the first woman to receive the honorary title of Augusta. Her public image established a new model of Roman imperial womanhood, combining dignity, elegance, motherhood and political prestige.

The female figure is portrayed in an idealized, classical manner, wearing flowing garments inspired by ancient Greek and Roman dress, with draped fabrics, gold ornaments and an elegant profile. Such clothing is consistent with the visual language used to represent elite Roman women; Roman female dress commonly included the stola and palla, while classical portraiture frequently idealized the appearance of prominent women.

The candlelit architectural setting and rich decorative details are not intended as a literal reconstruction of a specific Roman interior. Instead, they create an atmospheric interpretation of an imperial Roman world, combining historical inspiration with the romantic visual language of classical European painting.

The work should therefore be understood as an artistic interpretation inspired by Livia Drusilla, rather than as a documented ancient portrait of Livia. Her historical significance, elegant classical appearance and association with the foundation of the Roman imperial dynasty provide the conceptual inspiration for the painting. The Uffizi describes Livia as a model for subsequent Roman imperial women and notes that her style and hairstyle were imitated by women of her era.

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About the artist:
My name is Behzad Mojarad Bigdeli, with the stage name "BarBeni",

I was born in 1981 in Tehran, Iran, and I completed my studies in the field of architecture and then received a two-year sculpture degree from Tehran University in the field of sculpture.

I learned to draw by myself and held several exhibitions on the topics of freedom, human rights and nature, etc. and won several awards in the field of cartoons and cartoons.

I have moved to Germany for almost three years and have participated in several group exhibitions in Oldenburg and Hamburg.

During this time, many of my paintings were sold on reputable sites such as Catawiki, SingularArt and Saatchi.

I am very interested in passing on my experiences and skills to the younger generation.

https://www.instagram.com/bar__beni

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Packing process :

the parcel will ship secure.in first step ,the parcel will cover by oily paper for Preventing scratching.in second step the cargo is wrapped around with bubble wrap plastic. In the third step, a cardboard holder is used along the length and width of the shipment, with supports installed to prevent the artwork from breaking. Finally, the package is placed inside a cardboard box.