Matteo - Steps to Still Water
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Matteo, Steps to Still Water, a 2026 original hand-signed oil painting in Impressionism, 100 x 75 x 2.5 cm, from Italy, stretched on wood, unique piece with COA, framing not included, sold direct from the artist.
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Steps to Still Water
She descends barefoot toward glimmering water, her golden skirt caught mid-breath by an unseen breeze, billowing like sunlight made fabric. Her dark hair pinned softly, her gaze cast downward in quiet reverie, she moves through a Mediterranean afternoon rendered in luminous impasto strokes. Stone steps rise behind her, warm amber and chalk-white. A blue pot overflows with pale blooms. Above, crimson roses cascade against a sky-washed wall, vivid and unrestrained. The water below mirrors her gold, shimmering with turquoise and amber reflections.
Size: 100 x 75 x 2.5 cm (H x W x D)
Stretched on wood and ready to hang!
- 100% hand-painted; unique piece
- Professional oil on high-grade canvas
- Framing is not included (edges are finished)
- Artist's signature on the reverse
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included
- Insured shipping via Italian courier
Background and room setting created with AI / photo editing for illustration purposes only.
The painting is an original artwork hand-painted by the artist.
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About 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.
Steps to Still Water
She descends barefoot toward glimmering water, her golden skirt caught mid-breath by an unseen breeze, billowing like sunlight made fabric. Her dark hair pinned softly, her gaze cast downward in quiet reverie, she moves through a Mediterranean afternoon rendered in luminous impasto strokes. Stone steps rise behind her, warm amber and chalk-white. A blue pot overflows with pale blooms. Above, crimson roses cascade against a sky-washed wall, vivid and unrestrained. The water below mirrors her gold, shimmering with turquoise and amber reflections.
Size: 100 x 75 x 2.5 cm (H x W x D)
Stretched on wood and ready to hang!
- 100% hand-painted; unique piece
- Professional oil on high-grade canvas
- Framing is not included (edges are finished)
- Artist's signature on the reverse
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included
- Insured shipping via Italian courier
Background and room setting created with AI / photo editing for illustration purposes only.
The painting is an original artwork hand-painted by the artist.
***Important Shipping Info***
EU SHIPPING ONLY - orders from non-EU countries will be cancelled!
All lots ship via Catawiki Smart Shipping. Please confirm your address before paying; if you need to update it afterward, contact Catawiki directly.
About 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
Steps to Still Water
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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