Augusto - Retrato de D.Dinis-XXL
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Original oil painting by Augusto, titled Retrato de D. Dinis-XXL, 100 × 100 cm, Portugal, signed by hand, created in 2025, in excellent condition, is a Original edition from after 2020 period depicting Portrait of King Denis in surrealist style.
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Portrait of King Denis – Original Contemporary Surrealist Masterpiece
Up for auction is this original artwork, titled "Portrait of King Denis" (Retrato de D. Dinis), straight from my studio!
First things first: I am clearly a much better painter than I am a photographer. I gave it my absolute all, tried every angle, and fought with the lighting—so please forgive any glare! Trust me, it looks much better in real life than my photography skills suggest.
About the Artwork
Rich in poetic and symbolic narrative, "Portrait of King Denis" reinterprets the historical figure of Portugal’s famous Troubadour King through a bold surrealist and expressionist lens.
The central, highly stylized figure commands the canvas with fluid forms and defined contours. Adorned with a golden crown and deconstructed facial features, he holds both a stringed instrument—evoking his legacy as a poet and musician—and a royal sword. The king's striking red and dark cloak creates a majestic contrast against the deep, textured background of emerald and jade green.
Influenced by modernist Surrealism and figurative Expressionism, the composition balances vibrant warm tones with deep cool hues, relying on expressive light, shadow, and formal deconstruction to create an immersive, theatrical, and timeless visual experience.
Exhibition History
Exhibition: Featured in the collective exhibition "Rei D. Dinis: Visões Contemporâneas" at the Odivelas Municipal Exhibition Center (Centro de Exposições de Odivelas), held as part of the official commemorations of the 7th Centenary of the Death of King Denis.
What's Included
The painting comes with full documentation:
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Detailed Descriptive Memory (outlining the artistic concept, techniques, and background)
Shipping
Will be safely shipped in a protective heavy-duty tube to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
Happy bidding!
Portrait of King Denis – Original Contemporary Surrealist Masterpiece
Up for auction is this original artwork, titled "Portrait of King Denis" (Retrato de D. Dinis), straight from my studio!
First things first: I am clearly a much better painter than I am a photographer. I gave it my absolute all, tried every angle, and fought with the lighting—so please forgive any glare! Trust me, it looks much better in real life than my photography skills suggest.
About the Artwork
Rich in poetic and symbolic narrative, "Portrait of King Denis" reinterprets the historical figure of Portugal’s famous Troubadour King through a bold surrealist and expressionist lens.
The central, highly stylized figure commands the canvas with fluid forms and defined contours. Adorned with a golden crown and deconstructed facial features, he holds both a stringed instrument—evoking his legacy as a poet and musician—and a royal sword. The king's striking red and dark cloak creates a majestic contrast against the deep, textured background of emerald and jade green.
Influenced by modernist Surrealism and figurative Expressionism, the composition balances vibrant warm tones with deep cool hues, relying on expressive light, shadow, and formal deconstruction to create an immersive, theatrical, and timeless visual experience.
Exhibition History
Exhibition: Featured in the collective exhibition "Rei D. Dinis: Visões Contemporâneas" at the Odivelas Municipal Exhibition Center (Centro de Exposições de Odivelas), held as part of the official commemorations of the 7th Centenary of the Death of King Denis.
What's Included
The painting comes with full documentation:
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Detailed Descriptive Memory (outlining the artistic concept, techniques, and background)
Shipping
Will be safely shipped in a protective heavy-duty tube to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
Happy bidding!
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Edition
Original
Artist
Augusto
Title of artwork
Retrato de D.Dinis-XXL
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Portugal
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
100 cm
Style
Surrealism
Period
2020+
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