Alberto Ricardo (XXI) - Luz de atrdecer

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Luz de atrdecer, a 2023 limited edition Giclée on 100% cotton canvas, 65 x 100 cm with 5 cm depth, hand-signed edition 2/5, created by Alberto Ricardo in Spain, provenance: sold directly from the artist.

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Artwork by artist Alberto Ricardo created using Giclée print technique on high-quality professional canvas, 100% cotton, highly resistant to handling and external agents, from the Eco Canvas Roma Glossy brand, satin finish.
We guarantee a durable product with visual quality.
Dimension of 65 x 100 cm painting with 5 cm depth.
Limited edition 2/5 signed by hand on the front.
On the back of the piece, you will find the details about the work.
The shipment will be made through United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and through Fedex for the rest of the world.
The work will be rolled and protected with several layers of packaging, bubble nylon, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the work has been paid for, three days are required for the packaging process and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will arrive within ten days, depending on the destination country.
Sunset Light is a canvas print that sits at the intersection of neo-impressionism tradition and contemporary sensitivity. The piece, built from short, dense brushstrokes with spontaneous lines, emulates the techniques of pointillism and impasto, where color and material take precedence over line. The resulting optical effect not only adds texture to the surface of the painting but also produces a luminous vibration that gives the figure an almost sculptural presence.

The color palette is dominated by a symphony of saturated blues, warm oranges, intense reds, and touches of gold. This choice is not arbitrary: the contrast between the cool tones of the background and the warm tones of the face and skin creates a visual tension that accentuates the character's introspection. The shadows are not dark but are constructed through the dialogue between complementary colors, which gives the image a magical and timeless atmosphere.

The work depicts a woman with her eyes closed, wrapped in a gesture of introspective serenity. There is no distraction or noise: everything in the composition revolves around the experience of inner silence. The abstract background and fragmented brushstrokes reinforce this idea of the non-literal; what is shown to us is not a specific person, but a feminine archetype of strength, elegance, and spirituality.

The turban, with its colorful bands, alludes to an African cultural heritage that is not exoticized here, but celebrated with dignity and sobriety. It is an emblem of identity, wisdom, and memory. The long earrings, golden shadows on the skin, and upright posture all indicate respect, self-esteem, and a connection to something greater than the fleeting moment.

In this sense, 'sunset light' can be read as a song to beauty not as an ornament, but as depth: a beauty that emanates from within and is reflected, multiplied, in every fragment of color.

This piece achieves a powerful conjunction between technique and meaning. Its plastic craftsmanship, vibrant and emotional, is articulated with a message of introspection, cultural pride, and contemplation. 'Silencio de Luz' is both a celebration of color and the human spirit. In a time of overstimulation and visual noise, this image offers a pause: an invitation to introspection, to recognizing one's own identity, and to the power of calm.

Artwork by artist Alberto Ricardo created using Giclée print technique on high-quality professional canvas, 100% cotton, highly resistant to handling and external agents, from the Eco Canvas Roma Glossy brand, satin finish.
We guarantee a durable product with visual quality.
Dimension of 65 x 100 cm painting with 5 cm depth.
Limited edition 2/5 signed by hand on the front.
On the back of the piece, you will find the details about the work.
The shipment will be made through United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and through Fedex for the rest of the world.
The work will be rolled and protected with several layers of packaging, bubble nylon, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the work has been paid for, three days are required for the packaging process and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will arrive within ten days, depending on the destination country.
Sunset Light is a canvas print that sits at the intersection of neo-impressionism tradition and contemporary sensitivity. The piece, built from short, dense brushstrokes with spontaneous lines, emulates the techniques of pointillism and impasto, where color and material take precedence over line. The resulting optical effect not only adds texture to the surface of the painting but also produces a luminous vibration that gives the figure an almost sculptural presence.

The color palette is dominated by a symphony of saturated blues, warm oranges, intense reds, and touches of gold. This choice is not arbitrary: the contrast between the cool tones of the background and the warm tones of the face and skin creates a visual tension that accentuates the character's introspection. The shadows are not dark but are constructed through the dialogue between complementary colors, which gives the image a magical and timeless atmosphere.

The work depicts a woman with her eyes closed, wrapped in a gesture of introspective serenity. There is no distraction or noise: everything in the composition revolves around the experience of inner silence. The abstract background and fragmented brushstrokes reinforce this idea of the non-literal; what is shown to us is not a specific person, but a feminine archetype of strength, elegance, and spirituality.

The turban, with its colorful bands, alludes to an African cultural heritage that is not exoticized here, but celebrated with dignity and sobriety. It is an emblem of identity, wisdom, and memory. The long earrings, golden shadows on the skin, and upright posture all indicate respect, self-esteem, and a connection to something greater than the fleeting moment.

In this sense, 'sunset light' can be read as a song to beauty not as an ornament, but as depth: a beauty that emanates from within and is reflected, multiplied, in every fragment of color.

This piece achieves a powerful conjunction between technique and meaning. Its plastic craftsmanship, vibrant and emotional, is articulated with a message of introspection, cultural pride, and contemplation. 'Silencio de Luz' is both a celebration of color and the human spirit. In a time of overstimulation and visual noise, this image offers a pause: an invitation to introspection, to recognizing one's own identity, and to the power of calm.

Details

Artist
Alberto Ricardo (XXI)
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
2/5
Title of artwork
Luz de atrdecer
Technique
Digital print, Giclée
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Year
2023
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
65 cm
Style
Modern
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
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Objects sold
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