Series: Becoming a Geisha
Title: Geisha XVI
Artist: © Frank Wagtmans
Technique: Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Materials: Metallic acrylic paint, gesso. The craquelé technique on the edges adds depth and texture through additional layering.
Color Palette: Rich shades of blue, gold, bronze, black, and lilac.
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): 150 x 100 x 4 cm (59.06 x 39.37 x 1.57 inch)
Exclusive: Only one copy available
Painting process: 4 weeks
Price: On Request
Availability: Available
With this monumental portrait (150 x 100 cm), Frank Wagtmans presents a sublime interpretation of the Japanese geisha, a symbol of beauty, discipline, and refinement. In serene elegance, with closed eyes and a graceful posture, she radiates an almost meditative serenity.
The composition is carried by a rich palette of gold, black, white, and red, in which the details of the hairstyle and kimono are rendered with utmost precision. The use of metallic paint and expressive texture creates subtle layering and a vibrant interplay of light and shadow. The warm golden background frames the figure like an aura, emphasizing her quiet dignity.
Finished with craquelure along the edges and a matte UV-protected varnish, this work attains an authentic, timeless character. An exclusive masterpiece that fuses tradition with contemporary art, and distinguishes itself as a refined statement piece within any high-end art collection.
This hand-painted geisha portrait is a true statement piece for a stylish interior. With rich tones of gold, black, white, and red, refined textural details, and an elegant craquelure finish, the work exudes timeless sophistication and brings a refined Oriental touch to any modern living space.
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