Ricart - Máscara rota





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Description from the seller
Artwork by artist Ricart, created using the oil-on-canvas technique on a professional-quality canvas.
Painting dimensions: 70 x 50 cm.
Original edition.
Shipping will be handled by United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and by FedEx for the rest of the world.
The artwork will be rolled, protected with several layers of packaging and bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the artwork has been paid for, three days are required for packaging and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will reach you within ten days, depending on the destination country.
“This lot includes AI-generated visualizations. Please refer to the original photographs to check the actual condition of the artwork.”
This masterful oil-on-canvas work explores the complex duality of the human condition with dazzling psychological depth through a split portrait that skillfully juxtaposes the raw vulnerability of a real face with the theatricality of the iconic clown mask. In the composition, the left side reveals unadorned human features, imbued with palpable melancholy and an introspective gaze that conveys the weight of inner experience, while the right side bursts forth with the visual impact of makeup, defined by precise strokes of immaculate white, deep blue, and vibrant red that challenge the viewer’s emotions. The rigorous handling of light and chiaroscuro subtly highlights the textures of the hair, the dignity of the clothing, and the stark divide between the two worlds, creating an atmosphere of intense narrative and expressive tension. This unique piece stands as an exceptional and highly coveted acquisition for collectors and contemporary art lovers who value the power of psychological portraiture and the technical mastery of pictorial realism.
Seller's Story
Artwork by artist Ricart, created using the oil-on-canvas technique on a professional-quality canvas.
Painting dimensions: 70 x 50 cm.
Original edition.
Shipping will be handled by United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and by FedEx for the rest of the world.
The artwork will be rolled, protected with several layers of packaging and bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the artwork has been paid for, three days are required for packaging and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will reach you within ten days, depending on the destination country.
“This lot includes AI-generated visualizations. Please refer to the original photographs to check the actual condition of the artwork.”
This masterful oil-on-canvas work explores the complex duality of the human condition with dazzling psychological depth through a split portrait that skillfully juxtaposes the raw vulnerability of a real face with the theatricality of the iconic clown mask. In the composition, the left side reveals unadorned human features, imbued with palpable melancholy and an introspective gaze that conveys the weight of inner experience, while the right side bursts forth with the visual impact of makeup, defined by precise strokes of immaculate white, deep blue, and vibrant red that challenge the viewer’s emotions. The rigorous handling of light and chiaroscuro subtly highlights the textures of the hair, the dignity of the clothing, and the stark divide between the two worlds, creating an atmosphere of intense narrative and expressive tension. This unique piece stands as an exceptional and highly coveted acquisition for collectors and contemporary art lovers who value the power of psychological portraiture and the technical mastery of pictorial realism.
