Late 20th C. Original Signed Argentine Figurative Mixed Media Painting "Oceano" – Francisca Valenzuela

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This striking large-scale mixed media painting titled “Oceano” is signed lower right (appears to read Francisca Valenzuela) and likely dates … Read more This striking large-scale mixed media painting titled “Oceano” is signed lower right (appears to read Francisca Valenzuela) and likely dates to the late 20th century. The work depicts a seated female figure immersed in a field of deep ultramarine blue, suggestive of ocean waves washing around her. Rather than emerging from the water, the figure appears quietly absorbed in the movement of the sea, creating a contemplative and atmospheric mood that aligns beautifully with the title Oceano ("Ocean").
Executed in mixed media on canvas, the painting combines expressive brushwork with areas of softly layered pigment that give the surface a rich tactile quality. The intense blue field contrasts beautifully with the warm earth tones of the figure, creating depth and atmosphere while maintaining a restrained and sophisticated palette. The composition balances figuration and abstraction in a way that feels distinctly modernist.

The canvas is signed lower right and titled on the reverse. The back also bears an Argentine export authorization stamp (Ley Nº 11.723) indicating South American origin.

At 63ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 51.25ʺH, the scale makes this an exceptional statement piece suitable for a large wall or above a sofa. The substantial size and painterly surface give the work a strong presence that is even more impressive in person. The work is presented on its original stretched canvas and is currently unframed, allowing it to be displayed as-is or framed to suit the space. See less