Recurring Nightmares (2019)Pencil drawing by Marco Paludet

• A semi-nude female figure shown from the front, with the upper body exposed and the lower part softly suggested rather than fully defined. The woman’s posture is natural and composed, her face calm and direct, framed by long, flowing hair that extends across the surface of the drawing. Intertwined with the hair, delicate cherry blossoms appear as a recurring visual element, creating a gentle contrast with the solidity of the human figure.

The composition is built on refined line work and subtle tonal variations, focusing on the contours of the body and the luminosity of the skin. The figure occupies the central space of the image, while the background remains minimal, allowing the viewer’s attention to rest entirely on the subject and the interplay between the female form and the floral details.

Beyond its visual structure, the artwork communicates a quiet, lingering atmosphere. The presence of the cherry blossoms introduces a sense of fragility and transience, while the semi-nude body expresses natural beauty without emphasis or provocation. The image feels suspended in time, inviting a slow and attentive gaze rather than an immediate reaction.

• Details
- Graphite pencil and acrylic
- 220 g/m² Fabriano paper
- Size: 90 × 60 cm (36" × 24")
- Original artwork, one of a kind
- Finished with gloss fixative varnish
- Dated and signed on the back

• Ideal for
- Collectors of contemporary figurative art
- Lovers of refined female nude portraits
- Interiors seeking a quiet, elegant visual presence

• Packaging
- Ships unframed
- Artwork will be carefully rolled and shipped in a rigid protective tube with caps
- Shipping from Italy with tracking code

Materials used:

Graphite pencil and acrylic on Bristol heavy paper

Details:

• Pencil drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 90cm (unframed) / 60 x 90cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: People and portraits

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