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Fragile #1 (2026) Original Oil Painting by Katia Ricci

30 x 50 x 0.7cm (unframed) / 30 x 50cm (actual image size)

13 Artist Reviews

£1,036.5

Fragile is an intimate figurative oil painting that explores vulnerability, emotional protection, and inner conflict. The female figure is curled into herself, hiding her face behind crossed arms and folded legs, creating a powerful sense of isolation and self-defense. Surrounded by vivid red tones, the composition balances tension and softness, transforming the body into an emotional landscape.

Loose, expressive brushstrokes and warm flesh tones give the painting a raw human presence, while the intense background amplifies feelings of anxiety, sensitivity, and silent strength. The elongated forms and enclosed posture invite the viewer to reflect on moments of emotional exposure, fragility, and resilience.

This contemporary figurative artwork is both deeply personal and universally relatable, making it a striking statement piece for collectors drawn to emotional and expressive art.

Materials used:

Professional grade oil colours on canvas, brushes, palette knives

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Fragile is an intimate figurative oil painting that explores vulnerability, emotional protection, and inner conflict. The female figure is curled into herself, hiding her face behind crossed arms and folded legs, creating a powerful sense of isolation and self-defense. Surrounded by vivid red tones, the composition balances tension and softness, transforming the body into an emotional landscape.

Loose, expressive brushstrokes and warm flesh tones give the painting a raw human presence, while the intense background amplifies feelings of anxiety, sensitivity, and silent strength. The elongated forms and enclosed posture invite the viewer to reflect on moments of emotional exposure, fragility, and resilience.

This contemporary figurative artwork is both deeply personal and universally relatable, making it a striking statement piece for collectors drawn to emotional and expressive art.

Materials used:

Professional grade oil colours on canvas, brushes, palette knives

Details:

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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

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