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This original work «Harlequin at the mirror» was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena Martens and is available for purchase online.
Elena Martens' painting «Harlequin at the mirror» is a profound exploration of identity and the divide between the stage persona and the real «self».
The artist depicts Harlequin, but this time he is not in full carnival costume. We see his torso and back clad in a tight-fitting blue-turquoise suit with bright red-pink accents around the hips. The exposed figure is muscular and idealized.
However, the focus shifts to the reflection in the antique dark mirror. In the reflection, we see Harlequin’s face, but his costume transforms: instead of a solid turquoise top, we see vertical stripes of red and blue, and his face appears more focused and less made-up. This reflection is a moment of truth when the actor sees not just the costume, but himself.
Martens uses rich, almost neon colors to depict the body, contrasting with the soft pink, almost ethereal background. This creates a sense of intimacy, as if we are peeking at the actor while he changes or prepares to go on stage. The painting raises questions about where the role ends and the personality begins, as well as how makeup conceals or, conversely, reveals true emotions.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «Harlequin at the mirror» online, sized 60 x 40 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2021
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Romanticism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Conversation piece
Size:
Medium
Width:
40 cm
Height:
60 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Elena Martens lives in Russia, in the city of Rostov-on-Don. She graduated from the Yekaterinburg Art School specializing in jewelry. Since 2006, she ...
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