Snake at watercress fountain XIII (2026) Original Watercolour by Francisco Garcia Oria

23 x 30.5 cm (approx. 9.06 x 12.01 inches).
Unframed.
In the warm glow of sunset at Madrid’s historic Quinta de la Fuente del Berro (Watercress Fountain Park), a small black water snake navigates the powerful cascade.
This intimate triptych captures a raw moment of struggle and concealment — the snake fighting the water while seeking refuge, symbolizing the universal fight for survival and the quiet introspection it demands.

Rendered in fluid watercolor washes with delicate details, the three panels flow together in twilight greys, dark greens, turbulent blues, and dramatic shadows. A meditation on resilience, nature’s power, and hidden strength.

Materials used:

Watercolor & paper

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 23 x 30.5 x 0.3cm / 23 x 30.5cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative