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Two Swings (2026) Original Oil Painting by Pascal Giroud
70 x 50 x 1cm (unframed) / 70 x 50cm (actual image size)
$1,719.45
Original artwork description
This oil painting is the culmination of a long-held desire: to capture the spirit of an intimate corner of my own home—an everyday setting where time seems to stand still.
Inspired by the Impressionist tradition, the painting prioritizes the vibration of light and the spontaneity of the brushstroke over anatomical precision in the surroundings. Thanks to the richness and texture of oil paint, the interplay of light and shadow comes to life: sunlight filters through the dense foliage to caress the earth, the stacked wood, and the old wall, creating a soft, vibrant atmosphere.
At the heart of this leafy sanctuary, two swings sit motionless. Their silent presence acts like a suspended musical note, instantly evoking the poetic, minimalist world of Erik Satie. Much like his *Gymnopédies* or *Gnossiennes*, these empty swings exude a gentle melancholy—a happy nostalgia rooted in childhood memories and the quiet passage of time.
Working on this subject in oils allowed me to layer textures, effectively capturing the density of the foliage and the subtlety of the cast shadows. It is an invitation to pause for a moment, breathe in the garden's tranquility, and let the place's silent music resonate.
▣ INFORMATION
This Painting is made with extra fine professional oil paints and is protected by a touch-up varnish.
The support is a 1 cm thick wooden MDF panel primed with 4 layers, guaranteeing the painting an optimal lifespan.
The painting is sent with a Certificate of Authenticity.
▣ SHIPPING
The painting is protected by two wood panels and sent in a reinforced cardboard, guaranteeing optimum protection during all phases of transport.
The shipping of paintings is now handled by Artfinder and shipped via FedEx.
▣ TAXES AND CUSTOMS FEES
For Non-European customers, you may have import taxes, customs duties or fees imposed by your destination country.
I have no control over these charges and I cannot predict their amount.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, I will be happy to answer you.
Materials used:
Oil painting on a wooden panel
Details:
- Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 70 x 50 x 1cm (unframed) / 70 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
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Original artwork description
This oil painting is the culmination of a long-held desire: to capture the spirit of an intimate corner of my own home—an everyday setting where time seems to stand still.
Inspired by the Impressionist tradition, the painting prioritizes the vibration of light and the spontaneity of the brushstroke over anatomical precision in the surroundings. Thanks to the richness and texture of oil paint, the interplay of light and shadow comes to life: sunlight filters through the dense foliage to caress the earth, the stacked wood, and the old wall, creating a soft, vibrant atmosphere.
At the heart of this leafy sanctuary, two swings sit motionless. Their silent presence acts like a suspended musical note, instantly evoking the poetic, minimalist world of Erik Satie. Much like his *Gymnopédies* or *Gnossiennes*, these empty swings exude a gentle melancholy—a happy nostalgia rooted in childhood memories and the quiet passage of time.
Working on this subject in oils allowed me to layer textures, effectively capturing the density of the foliage and the subtlety of the cast shadows. It is an invitation to pause for a moment, breathe in the garden's tranquility, and let the place's silent music resonate.
▣ INFORMATION
This Painting is made with extra fine professional oil paints and is protected by a touch-up varnish.
The support is a 1 cm thick wooden MDF panel primed with 4 layers, guaranteeing the painting an optimal lifespan.
The painting is sent with a Certificate of Authenticity.
▣ SHIPPING
The painting is protected by two wood panels and sent in a reinforced cardboard, guaranteeing optimum protection during all phases of transport.
The shipping of paintings is now handled by Artfinder and shipped via FedEx.
▣ TAXES AND CUSTOMS FEES
For Non-European customers, you may have import taxes, customs duties or fees imposed by your destination country.
I have no control over these charges and I cannot predict their amount.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, I will be happy to answer you.
Materials used:
Oil painting on a wooden panel
Details:
- Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 70 x 50 x 1cm (unframed) / 70 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
Pascal Giroud
France
About
From an early age I have always been attracted by painting and especially by the painters ofthe nineteenth century, and especially post-impressionist painters such as Corot. At the age of... Read more