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The Essence of Reading (2026) Original Oil Painting by Katia Ricci
25 x 25 x 0.4cm (unframed) / 25 x 25cm (actual image size)
£243.13
Original artwork description
Original 25x25 cm oil painting – contemporary portrait of woman with book covering face. Modern figurative artwork with warm tones and expressive brushwork.
Description:
This original oil painting presents a striking and intimate portrait of a woman with a book resting over her face, suggesting a moment of retreat, thought, or quiet escape. The warm palette of soft pinks, golden skin tones, and deep reds in the hair creates a sense of intimacy and warmth. Expressive, textured brushstrokes bring depth and movement, while the simple composition keeps the focus on the gesture and mood. The subtle detail of the necklace adds a personal, delicate touch. A contemporary figurative piece that evokes introspection and the emotional power of reading.
COLLECTION:
This painting makes part of the collection dedicated to imperfect, invisible women—and their intimate worlds, living unnoticed lives, immersed in the quiet rituals of everyday moments. They are the ones I recognise myself in.
MEDIUM:
Professional grade oil paints on artistic cardboard
Highly safe packaging
Materials used:
Quality Artist oil colours on artistic cardboard
Details:
- Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 25 x 25 x 0.4cm (unframed) / 25 x 25cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#female figure#figurative art#red haired#abstract woman#modern portrait#lady art#introspective art#reading art#book reader
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Original artwork description
Original 25x25 cm oil painting – contemporary portrait of woman with book covering face. Modern figurative artwork with warm tones and expressive brushwork.
Description:
This original oil painting presents a striking and intimate portrait of a woman with a book resting over her face, suggesting a moment of retreat, thought, or quiet escape. The warm palette of soft pinks, golden skin tones, and deep reds in the hair creates a sense of intimacy and warmth. Expressive, textured brushstrokes bring depth and movement, while the simple composition keeps the focus on the gesture and mood. The subtle detail of the necklace adds a personal, delicate touch. A contemporary figurative piece that evokes introspection and the emotional power of reading.
COLLECTION:
This painting makes part of the collection dedicated to imperfect, invisible women—and their intimate worlds, living unnoticed lives, immersed in the quiet rituals of everyday moments. They are the ones I recognise myself in.
MEDIUM:
Professional grade oil paints on artistic cardboard
Highly safe packaging
Materials used:
Quality Artist oil colours on artistic cardboard
Details:
- Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 25 x 25 x 0.4cm (unframed) / 25 x 25cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#female figure#figurative art#red haired#abstract woman#modern portrait#lady art#introspective art#reading art#book reader
Katia Ricci
Italy
About
I am an oil painter living on the Adriatic coast of Italy. I am inspired by the everyday things I see around me and I try to capture the essence... Read more