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“The Silent One”
Oil pastels on paper, varnished
Signed by the artist, Laura Bernardeschi Nelson
Framed in a simple IKEA frame
Size: 40 x 30 cm
In The Silent One, Laura Bernardeschi Nelson captures the quiet majesty of an elephant—a creature of memory, stillness, and soul-deep strength. Created with oil pastels and sealed with a soft varnish, this evocative portrait radiates presence.
Emerging from a dreamlike background of smoky greys, golds, and earthen reds, the elephant stands centered and unshaken, as if rising from the earth itself. Behind it, a golden sun—or perhaps the quiet moon—hints at the eternal cycle of nature, wisdom, and time.
Rendered in soft yet deliberate strokes, the elephant’s gaze is calm and knowing. Its form seems to blur slightly into its surroundings, suggesting the deep spiritual connection between the animal and the land it walks—strong, patient, timeless.
A tribute to quiet power and the sacred dignity of the natural world, The Silent One invites reflection. It’s not just a portrait—it’s a presence.
Signed and varnished, this piece is mounted in a minimalist IKEA frame and measures 40 x 30 cm. A poetic statement of strength and serenity from artist Laura Bernardeschi Nelson.
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