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Two masked figures stand in elaborate costumes, evoking the grandeur of Venetian masquerades. Their concealed faces suggest anonymity and ritual, while their poised gestures convey intimacy and tension.

The composition is enriched by a warm, dramatic palette, where layers of glazes and impasto create depth and texture. Light is carefully orchestrated to highlight volumes, intensify contrasts, and dramatize the scene, producing a chiaroscuro effect that enhances the atmosphere of mystery.

This oil on panel transcends mere representation, offering a suspended moment between festivity and introspection. It invites the viewer to look beyond the mask, to uncover the human essence hidden within the spectacle.

Ideal for collectors who value visual storytelling, symbolic resonance, and refined technical execution. This work becomes a centerpiece in any collection, sparking dialogue and emotional connection, and offering an artwork that not only adorns a space but deeply moves those who encounter it.

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Venetian Carnival (2009) Oil painting
by Marco Ortolan

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Two masked figures stand in elaborate costumes, evoking the grandeur of Venetian masquerades. Their concealed faces suggest anonymity and ritual, while their poised gestures convey intimacy and tension.

The composition is enriched by a warm, dramatic palette, where layers of glazes and impasto create depth and texture. Light is carefully orchestrated to highlight volumes, intensify contrasts, and dramatize the scene, producing a chiaroscuro effect that enhances the atmosphere of mystery.

This oil on panel transcends mere representation, offering a suspended moment between festivity and introspection. It invites the viewer to look beyond the mask, to uncover the human essence hidden within the spectacle.

Ideal for collectors who value visual storytelling, symbolic resonance, and refined technical execution. This work becomes a centerpiece in any collection, sparking dialogue and emotional connection, and offering an artwork that not only adorns a space but deeply moves those who encounter it.

Materials used:

0il

Tags:
#girl #profile #mask #love #venice #italy #romance #masked #venetian carnivals #venetian masks #profile of 
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Marco Ortolan – Architect and Visual Artist Argentine artist trained in drawing and painting since 1985, with influences from the Italian Renaissance and French Impressionism. His work moves between oil painting... Read more

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