Prettau - No reserve - New Glenn moon (H)
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Prettau’s hand-signed original acrylic painting, titled “No reserve - New Glenn moon (H)”, dates from 2026 and measures 120 × 60 cm.
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« New glenn moon » is a unique original painting sketch which belongs to a limited series of abstract works that investigate the precarious nature of reality and the transient character of our perception of the world.
Echoing the subdued tonalities and faded atmospheres of archival sepia photography, the work evokes a visual language suspended between recollection and erasure, where the boundaries between the tangible and the imagined gradually dissolve. Its abstract vocabulary does not seek to reproduce the urban landscape, but rather to capture its elusive essence — the fleeting impressions, fragmented memories, and subtle traces that persist beneath the surface of our everyday surroundings.
The reference to aged photographic imagery introduces a temporal dimension into the composition, suggesting that reality itself may be understood as an unstable archive: subject to erosion, reinterpretation, and the inevitable passage of time. As in photographs whose original details have softened or disappeared, forms seem to emerge and recede, leaving behind an atmosphere of uncertainty and quiet introspection.
Within this visual dialogue, the urban environment becomes more than a physical setting; it transforms into a metaphor for the vulnerability of human experience and the impermanence of the structures through which we define our world. The work invites the viewer to pause before what is familiar, to question the apparent solidity of the visible, and to consider the delicate threshold separating presence from absence, memory from oblivion.
Ultimately, this painting sketch offers a contemplative reflection on the fragility of our shared reality. Through the restrained language of abstraction and the evocative resonance of sepia tones, it reveals a poetic tension between what endures and what inevitably fades — a quiet reminder that even the most tangible aspects of our world remain vulnerable to time, memory, and transformation.
For the passionate of the city art collector, this piece is not merely a portrayal of architecture and street life but a nuanced commentary on the urban environment. It invites reflection on the intersection of solitude and community within urban spaces, making it a significant addition for those who appreciate deeper narratives in art.
Collecting such an artwork means a sure acquisition that speaks not only to aesthetic taste but also to cultural insight.
The canvas is painted in high quality acrylics on 70% cotton canvas, suitable for a chassis of 60 x 120 cm signed on verso and shipped unmounted and without stretchers, rolled up in a cardboard tube, with certificate of authenticity.
For the art collectors : artsy.net/artist/bianca-prettau
Seller's Story
Note for potential art collectors:
If you are considering collecting art from Prettaugallery, we recommend taking the following points into account:
1. Only the canvases are shipped; the frames are specially made from solid wood for studio use. Therefore, you will need to install the canvas on an appropriate frame yourself.
2. After stretching the canvas on the chassis, we recommend applying a layer of transparent varnish for acrylics and oil. This will protect the canvas and enhance the colors.
3. The lighting effects you may observe on phone or computer screens enhance the optical reflectivity properties. However, the canvas will display a less vibrant image compared to what a backlit screen can provide, resulting in a reduction of contrast and colour saturation.
4. The artworks offered in auction are originals, without exceptions, not reproductions or giclées; they are complex compositions of layers, shadows, transparencies and nuances of sfumato. Reproducing certain details in photography can sometimes be challenging. Feel free to contact the seller if you have specific questions about a piece.
5. Considering art valuation a complex process, encompassing an artist's significance, history, the quality and uniqueness of their work and their rate in the broader market, the median estimated value of Prettau's artworks has acquired an official recognition of up to five figures. For more insights into Prettau’s valuation check I-CAC Prettau index of valuation.
Taking these recommendations into account will help you fully appreciate the artworks you acquire and maintain their beauty over time.
« New glenn moon » is a unique original painting sketch which belongs to a limited series of abstract works that investigate the precarious nature of reality and the transient character of our perception of the world.
Echoing the subdued tonalities and faded atmospheres of archival sepia photography, the work evokes a visual language suspended between recollection and erasure, where the boundaries between the tangible and the imagined gradually dissolve. Its abstract vocabulary does not seek to reproduce the urban landscape, but rather to capture its elusive essence — the fleeting impressions, fragmented memories, and subtle traces that persist beneath the surface of our everyday surroundings.
The reference to aged photographic imagery introduces a temporal dimension into the composition, suggesting that reality itself may be understood as an unstable archive: subject to erosion, reinterpretation, and the inevitable passage of time. As in photographs whose original details have softened or disappeared, forms seem to emerge and recede, leaving behind an atmosphere of uncertainty and quiet introspection.
Within this visual dialogue, the urban environment becomes more than a physical setting; it transforms into a metaphor for the vulnerability of human experience and the impermanence of the structures through which we define our world. The work invites the viewer to pause before what is familiar, to question the apparent solidity of the visible, and to consider the delicate threshold separating presence from absence, memory from oblivion.
Ultimately, this painting sketch offers a contemplative reflection on the fragility of our shared reality. Through the restrained language of abstraction and the evocative resonance of sepia tones, it reveals a poetic tension between what endures and what inevitably fades — a quiet reminder that even the most tangible aspects of our world remain vulnerable to time, memory, and transformation.
For the passionate of the city art collector, this piece is not merely a portrayal of architecture and street life but a nuanced commentary on the urban environment. It invites reflection on the intersection of solitude and community within urban spaces, making it a significant addition for those who appreciate deeper narratives in art.
Collecting such an artwork means a sure acquisition that speaks not only to aesthetic taste but also to cultural insight.
The canvas is painted in high quality acrylics on 70% cotton canvas, suitable for a chassis of 60 x 120 cm signed on verso and shipped unmounted and without stretchers, rolled up in a cardboard tube, with certificate of authenticity.
For the art collectors : artsy.net/artist/bianca-prettau
Seller's Story
Note for potential art collectors:
If you are considering collecting art from Prettaugallery, we recommend taking the following points into account:
1. Only the canvases are shipped; the frames are specially made from solid wood for studio use. Therefore, you will need to install the canvas on an appropriate frame yourself.
2. After stretching the canvas on the chassis, we recommend applying a layer of transparent varnish for acrylics and oil. This will protect the canvas and enhance the colors.
3. The lighting effects you may observe on phone or computer screens enhance the optical reflectivity properties. However, the canvas will display a less vibrant image compared to what a backlit screen can provide, resulting in a reduction of contrast and colour saturation.
4. The artworks offered in auction are originals, without exceptions, not reproductions or giclées; they are complex compositions of layers, shadows, transparencies and nuances of sfumato. Reproducing certain details in photography can sometimes be challenging. Feel free to contact the seller if you have specific questions about a piece.
5. Considering art valuation a complex process, encompassing an artist's significance, history, the quality and uniqueness of their work and their rate in the broader market, the median estimated value of Prettau's artworks has acquired an official recognition of up to five figures. For more insights into Prettau’s valuation check I-CAC Prettau index of valuation.
Taking these recommendations into account will help you fully appreciate the artworks you acquire and maintain their beauty over time.
Details
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Artist
Prettau
Technique
Acrylic painting
Title of artwork
No reserve - New Glenn moon (H)
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
2026
Colour
Black, Brown, White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
120 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Cityscape
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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