Esencia en Reposo (Essence in Repose) by Artist, Maestro Mariano Sanchez
$5500.00$3800.00
Catalog Entry: Maestro Mariano Sanchez
Title: Esencia en Reposo (Essence in Repose)
Artist: Maestro Mariano Sanchez
Medium: Oil on Canvas (Óleo sobre tela)
Dimensions: 40 x 50 in.
Estimated Value: USD 5,500.00
Description
In this expansive horizontal composition, Maestro Mariano Sanchez explores the classic theme of the reclining nude through a contemporary, atmospheric lens. The artwork is bathed in his signature golden and amber tones, creating a sense of timeless warmth and organic depth.
The female figure is rendered with soft, flowing lines that mirror the undulating textures of the background. Sanchez avoids sharp realism in favor of a hazy, ethereal aesthetic where the body seems to emerge from and recede into a landscape of shadow and light. The rich application of oil paint provides a tactile, weathered texture that suggests the permanence of stone or the shifting patterns of earth.
This piece captures a moment of profound stillness and natural grace, highlighting the artist's ability to blend figurative form with an almost abstract, emotional environment.