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Title: Golden Passage
Artist: Laura Bernardeschi Nelson
Medium: Acrylic on Hardboard
Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 3 cm
Framed: Yes (sold framed)
Signed: Front and back
Varnished: Yes
Description:
Laura Bernardeschi Nelson’s Golden Passage is a radiant and contemplative acrylic painting on hardboard, portraying the quiet majesty of a sunset over tranquil waters. With dimensions of 40 x 30 x 3 cm, this original piece is beautifully framed and bears the artist’s signature on both front and back, a mark of integrity and authenticity. The surface has been carefully varnished, enhancing the depth of color while protecting the painting for lasting enjoyment.
Technically accomplished, the work showcases dynamic brushwork and a layered use of vivid hues. The sweeping silhouette of a palm tree arcs gracefully over the scene, framing a glowing horizon where a lone figure in a boat drifts across shimmering golden waters. The sky—awash in shades of crimson, amber, teal, and violet—echoes the emotional range of twilight, while subtle reflections on the water blur the boundary between sky and sea.
Philosophically, Golden Passage invites reflection on life’s transitional moments. The solitary boat, dwarfed by the vastness of nature, becomes a symbol of the human spirit navigating through cycles of change. It evokes both the end of a journey and the promise of what lies ahead—an ode to resilience, introspection, and serenity. This piece is not only a visual delight but also a meditative experience, offering the viewer a place to pause and reconnect with the deeper rhythms of life.
Ideal for collectors who appreciate soulful landscapes and the emotional language of color, Golden Passage brings warmth, peace, and a sense of timeless wonder to any space.
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