The Embers II (2026) Original Pencil Drawing by Marco Paludet

• A sensual contemporary female nude portrait that blends refined graphite drawing with warm, expressive tones. The composition presents a woman in an intimate close-up, her head slightly tilted and her gaze soft yet direct, with parted lips that enhance the natural allure of her expression.

Her full, softly rendered body is defined through delicate shading, emphasizing the natural curves of the chest and shoulders. One hand lifts her hair while the other rests near her face, creating a relaxed, confident pose. Her voluminous curly hair is richly detailed, forming a dense, dynamic frame around her face.

Subtle washes of ochre, orange, and pink emerge across the surface, adding warmth and depth while maintaining the balance with the monochrome drawing. The result is a harmonious interplay between structure and spontaneity, where feminine beauty is expressed through texture, softness, and controlled sensuality.

• Details
- Graphite pencil and acrylic
- 265 g/m² Hahnemühle Bamboo paper
- Size: 60 × 50 cm (24" × 20")
- Original artwork, one of a kind
- Finished with lustre fixative varnish
- Dated and signed on the back

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

• Ideal for:
- Contemporary interiors seeking a refined and sensual female nude
- Collectors of modern figurative and graphite-based artworks
- Bedrooms or private spaces focused on warmth and feminine elegance

Materials used:

Graphite pencil, acrylic, Hahnemühle paper

Details:

• Pencil drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 60cm (unframed) / 50 x 60cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Nudes and erotic

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