Background Musician
This drawing is a contemporary reinterpretation of Frans Hals' masterpiece The Lute Player (1623), focusing on the expressiveness of the musician's face. Here, the face is transformed into a visual map that moves in the direction of his gaze, a gaze that is focused neither on his instrument nor on the immediate scene, but on a point outside the frame.
The work captures a moment of complicity in which the musician seems to cede prominence to an external force, a centre that envelops him and around which everything seems to revolve. The mind is given over to the moment and Frans Hals seems to notice those details that gravitate around a centre.
In this reinterpretation, the musician's face is broken down into fluid channels, made of wine that spill from the central part of the face, evoking a feeling of intoxication and surrender to the moment. Everything in the work flows to the rhythm of the loose bodies in the crowd.
The piece is created using fine art Giclée printing, using water-based pigmented inks on 310-gram Hahnemühle William Turner paper, a material that ensures exceptional quality and durability in printing.
The work is unique and unrepeatable, subtly retouched by hand with wax pencil and signed by the author, which certifies its authenticity and exclusivity.
No additional copies will be made of the work , guaranteeing that every detail is a genuine and unrepeatable expression.
The piece measures 60 x 80 cm . It does not include a frame and will be sent in a sealed tube with the necessary security so that it arrives in perfect condition.
The image of the work will be used solely for self-promotion purposes, thus preserving the exclusivity of its acquisition.
Important issues
The works presented on this website are completely original and unique , created directly by the author. Each piece is hand-handled, signed, and personally shipped, which guarantees its authenticity. No copies or reproductions are made of the works available in the store, thus ensuring that each buyer receives an exclusive piece. The image of the work may only be used for the author's self-promotion purposes, with no physical replicas.
The creation process varies for each work. Generally, the pieces are the result of a prior infographic study, and are printed using the Giclée technique, which guarantees exceptional quality. Then, each work is retouched by hand with materials such as wax pencil or watercolor, ensuring that each piece is unique in its conception and in the diversity of techniques used.
The works are produced on acid-free, alkaline-reserved Fine Art papers, which offer maximum durability. These high-end papers are composed primarily of cotton or alpha cellulose and have an estimated lifespan of over 100 years without significant color alterations. The materials used have been previously tested by Wilhelm Imaging Research , which ensures their longevity and resistance.
To ensure the safety of the pieces during transport, we implement double packaging and use protective tubes for the appropriate sizes. Each work is carefully packed to ensure that it arrives in perfect condition at its destination.
The works are usually shipped within 5 to 7 working days after receipt of the order. However, since some pieces are not stored directly in the studio for conservation reasons, this period may vary. In the event of a delay, the buyer will be notified by email.
To preserve the quality of Fine Art prints, it is essential to protect them from moisture and direct sunlight . Exposure to UV rays can cause progressive fading. When displaying the work, it is recommended to use UV-protected glass or methacrylate to maintain the integrity of the piece's colors and details.
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