THE STORY BEHIND This painting features an image divided into three vertical strips, each with its own element and symbolism. On the left, a pastel-coloured teddy bear stands out against a carmine-red background, evoking the innocence and nostalgia of childhood. In the centre, against a gesso background, there is a graphite drawing of a girl sitting with her back to the viewer on the floor, her hands resting behind her, conveying introspection and vulnerability. On the right, a golden background holds a glass in which a rose rests on water, symbolising beauty and transience. The elements are not connected to one another, but together they form a unified composition that invites reflection on the diversity of human experiences. ABOUT THE ART WORK - Oil on board - Shipped carefully, ready-to-hang and with a certificate of authenticity. - Hand signed. -The work is shipped mounted on its original stretcher and properly protected. ABOUT THE ARTIST Juan Manuel Álvarez Cebrián is an award-winning figurative realist painter from Spain. In his photorealistic works, landscapes, animals and the study of simple shapes and textures take priority. Cebrián has exhibited in art galleries such as Stoa, Triart, Arte Roma in Zaragoza, Galeria Este in Santander, Spain. The style of Juan Manuel Álvarez Cebrián is figurative and sometimes realistic, as he prefers the proposed to the hyperrealistic painting to be explained. His favorite discipline is engraving, because he considers it an exciting technique. His works are mainly done with oil, watercolor, charcoal and graphite. In terms of support, he prefers those made of wood or linen because of his great nobility when working with them.