Series: Becoming a Geisha
Title: Geisha XV
Artist: © Frank Wagtmans
Technique: Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Materials: Gesso, Acrylic Paint, Varnish
Carrier: 100% linen canvas, 430g/m², medium structure, stretched on an FSC wood stretcher frame. The canvas features a 3-layer primer and is universally prepared. The sides are painted, eliminating the need for a frame.
Varnish: Matt varnish with UV filter
Orientation: Vertical
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 100 x 150 x 4 cm (39.37 x 59.06 x 1.57 inch)
Exclusive: Only one copy available
Painting process: 4 weeks
Price: On Request
Availability: Sold
Frank Wagtmans creates with this monumental work (100 x 150 cm) an ode to the graceful beauty and quiet strength of the geisha. The portrait captures a serene gaze, frozen in a moment of timeless elegance. Her richly decorated kimono is rendered in deep black tones, adorned with refined patterns and subtle accents of metallic paint that reveal a gentle sheen in the light.
The warm, golden background enhances the work’s tranquil presence and lends it an almost sacred dimension. Through the use of carefully applied textured paint, a tangible layering emerges, granting the composition additional depth while emphasizing the refinement of craftsmanship.
The powerful palette of black, white, red, and gold bestows this painting with a majestic allure. A unique masterpiece that harmoniously unites tradition and modern sophistication, and stands out as a true statement piece within any exclusive art collection.
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