ART PRINTS, curated by Saatchi Art, available in various sizes and finishes — paper, canvas, metal, or acrylic — framed or unframed.
Oil on canvas 15x15cm
Alcedo atthis. The painting was executed using the classical Realist technique, derived from the teachings of the 19th-century Académie des Beaux-Arts. It is a lengthy and precise process involving four successive glazes applied across the whole surface, allowing brightness, relief, and clarity to emerge progressively. Unlike photographic hyperrealism, Realist Painting unites visual fidelity with the warmth of genuine artistry.
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