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A couple is captured in a moment of intense intimacy: a tight embrace. The female figure is in the foreground, her back elegantly curved, wrapped in and supported by the man.

The composition is dominated by shades of Rose Quartz, Lavender Purple and Cobalt Blue, which blend on the skin in a play of light and shadow that suggests tenderness and human warmth.

This is not a simple figurative representation, but the result of a "fading" and wet-on-wet technique that makes the shapes soft and enveloping.

The work exploits the transparency and fluidity of watercolor to suggest the warmth of the skin and the emotional strength of the gesture.

The lines of the bodies, barely hinted at, are rendered with elegance and dignity, focusing attention on pure emotion.

Your space will gain in depth, romance, and calm, thanks to the slender format and the use of colors that create a muffled, reassuring atmosphere.

This work was created entirely by hand, celebrating the magic of pure pigment and its ability to convey the delicacy of human anatomy and the intensity of a shared moment.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET:

  • Work size 38X18 cm

  • Technique: Professional watercolor with pure pigments, wet-on-wet and fading style.

  • Support: 100% Cotton Paper

  • Condition: Original work, unique piece, on paper, unframed (it is not a print).

  • Certificate: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, Barbara Carretta.

STYLE NOTE:

Thanks to its elongated dimensions, the work is ideal for enhancing narrow or vertical spaces.

We suggest a thin frame in dark wood (wenge) for an elegant contrast, or a copper or rose gold metal frame to enhance the warm pink tones. Adding a light gray or optical white mat would enhance the sense of intimacy.

The hug

€50.00Price
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