Series: Becoming a Geisha
Title: Geisha XVII
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: Horizontal (Landscape)
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 100 x 120 x 4 cm (39.37 × 47.24 inch)
Exclusive: Only one copy available
Painting process: 4 weeks
Price: On Request
Availability: Available
This 100 x 120 cm painting, created with acrylic paint, varnished for a deep, lustrous finish and signed by the artist, portrays a Geisha in a moment of inner tranquility. The sides are finished with a crackle effect, adding a sense of depth and timeless character to the artwork.
The traditional Geisha, dressed in an elegant black kimono, symbolizes devotion, refinement, and the art of living with complete presence. Her posture – head slightly raised, eyes closed – emanates serenity, dignity, and silent strength. The golden background surrounds her like a spiritual aura; it represents not only luxury but also enlightenment, purity, and the precious inner world that speaks not through words, but through essence.
The Significance of the Geisha
The Geisha embodies the soul of Japanese culture: discipline woven with poetry, beauty carried in silence. She is not a symbol of superficiality, but of an ancient art form where music, dance, and refined emotion are unified. She reminds us of the value of stillness, the power of presence, and the grace of understated elegance.
This painting invites the viewer to pause—to experience the harmony between the human spirit and inner peace. The golden glow appears not only behind her, but to radiate from within.
A Sophisticated Addition to Any Interior
This artwork brings warmth, mystique, and timeless elegance to any space. It tells a story without words—a story of cultural beauty, inner richness, and serene strength.
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