Inocence (2019) Original Oil Painting by Leandro Vázquez Martínez

*Inocencia* (Innocence), part of the *Volver a la infancia* (Returning to Childhood) series, belongs to a tradition of realist painting that—transcending mere technical skill—becomes an exercise in sensory memory. The girl’s gesture—lifting her dress to step into the water—encapsulates a symbolic universe: the exploration, purity, and vulnerability inherent to childhood. The precision with which the variations of light on the skin, the movement of the fabric, and the reflections in the water are rendered goes beyond simple mimesis, placing the viewer in a state of intimate recognition. Here, realism serves as a vehicle for evocation; every detail summons personal and collective memories, sparking an immediate sense of empathy. The scene, seemingly ordinary, acquires a heritage-like significance by capturing a fleeting moment in visual memory—a moment that time tends to erase. Thus, the work not only documents but also invites reflection on the fragility of such moments and the need to preserve them within the cultural imagination.

Materials used:

Oils painting, brushes, palette knife.

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 90 x 4cm (unframed) / 70 x 90cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits