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Hand-painted artwork of a Japanese geisha
Hand-painted painting of a Geisha
SPECIFICATIONS
Series: Becoming a Geisha
Title: Geisha XVIII
Artist: © Frank Wagtmans
Technique: Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Materials: Acrylic paint and gesso. The craquelé technique on the edges adds depth and texture through additional layering.
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): 80 x 60 x 4 cm (31.5 × 23.6 × 1.57 inch)
Exclusive: Only one copy available
Painting process: 2 weeks
Price: On Request
Availability: Available
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Geisha No. 18 is a captivating work of art in which color, emotion, and tradition merge into a powerful visual statement. In this new interpretation from my geisha series, velvety layers of quinacridone and radiant neon magenta come to life against a rich, deep green backdrop. The composition feels both mysterious and intense, as if the geisha emerges from silence with renewed energy.
The edges of the canvas are fully integrated into the painting process and enriched with a subtle craquelure effect, giving the piece an almost jewel-like finesse. The artwork is hand-signed and professionally varnished, ready to shine immediately in a luxury interior or art collection.
In Japanese aesthetics, the geisha symbolizes devotion, refinement, and inner strength. Geisha No. 18 translates these centuries-old values into a contemporary artwork, where modern color palettes and expressive brushstrokes breathe new life into the timeless character of the geisha. The result is a portrait that radiates both serenity and power — an homage to the perfect harmony between tradition and modern expression.
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