The Kiss, Oil Painting
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Jose H. AlvarengaThe Kiss, Oil Painting2020
2020
About the Item
Artist Comments
"I'm always on the lookout for buying fun objects to paint," says Jose. "This vintage figurine reminds me of Auguste Rodin's famous statue, "The Kiss," and thus my title! I love the humorous phrase on the figurine's base: s-t-r-e-t-c-h your coffee break."
About the Artist
Jose’s soft still life paintings are like visual puns. He creates relationships between objects that evoke both amusement and contemplation in the viewer. By devising a clever dialogue between objects, Jose turns a still life into a story. Jose utilizes a classical realist style with a gentle nod to surrealism through his unique subject selections. He is inspired by everyday objects, particularly those with a quality of nostalgia, memory, or humor. Jose paints out of his Los Angeles area apartment, where he also enjoys playing the keyboard and reading art books.
Words that describe this painting: classical realism, still life, kiss, humor, romantic, Auguste Rodin, Harnett, vintage, lovers, love, statue, still life, classical, realism, representational, oil painting, brown
The Kiss
Jose H. Alvarenga
Oil painting on masonite board
Natural wood edges
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2020
8 in. h x 6 in. w x .25 in. d
0 lbs. 4 oz.
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- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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- Condition:The Kiss. Jose H. Alvarenga. Oil painting on masonite board. Natural wood edges. Varnished and Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 679171stDibs: LU92216201392
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