A rare find: this handcrafted Japanese-style relief painting shows a lagoon in soft pastel tones. Above the horizon glows a celestial body – sun or full moon, that remains this picture’s secret.
The Technique
In relief painting, artists apply textured materials such as plaster or modeling paste to the surface. Once dry, these structures are painted to achieve the desired effect. Parts of the image physically protrude, creating a three-dimensional impression that changes with the light.
The Mood
The pastel-like colors envelop the viewer in a mystical atmosphere. Whether it shows day or night remains unclear – the celestial body on the horizon keeps its identity hidden in a veil of twilight. A picture for anyone shaping their home into a place of calm.
Dimensions and Details
- Width incl. frame: approx. 31 cm (12.2 in)
- Height incl. frame: approx. 31 cm (12.2 in)
- Depth: approx. 2.3 cm (0.9 in)
- Material: wood, paper, modeling clay
- Age: 1980s
Condition
Flawless condition. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.
Where It Belongs
In a bedroom, a hallway or above a reading chair – wherever a picture should invite you to pause. A special gift for lovers of handcrafted art and quiet landscapes.
Care
Dust only with a soft, dry brush. Do not clean with moisture and avoid direct sunlight.
Price is for 1 piece. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.
Gmünd, the flea market by the border. The picture stood among framed prints, yet only here did the water cast real shadows. A light above a lagoon, well-traveled and still quiet. Is it evening or morning – and does it matter, if you look long enough?
A light that keeps its secret — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop
