Can I come in? (2024) Original Oil Painting by Federico Cortese

"Can I come in?" is a vivid, evocative painting that captures a moment of quiet tension and curiosity. Bathed in warm, geometric sunlight streaming through large windows, the scene presents two figures: one standing at a doorway, hesitantly holding the knob, and another near a table inside the room. The strong patterns heighten the sense of surreal calm. The lush, green landscape outside contrasts with the stylized interior, suggesting a boundary not only of space but of emotion. This work invites viewers to reflect on thresholds, and the moments of decision that define them.

Materials used:

oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 90 x 2cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: People and portraits