Portrait 242B
| ESTIMATE | € 160 – € 190 |
| STARTING BID |
€ 80
Starting well below estimate
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| LAST BID | — |
| RESERVE | Reserve price not met |
Untitled 242B — Female Nude Ink Artwork for Sale
Artwork details
- Dimensions: 21 × 29.7 cm (A4)
- Medium: ink on paper
- Support: 240 gsm paper
- Frame: unframed
- Condition: excellent condition
- Authentication: signed by the artist
Untitled 242B is a female nude ink artwork for sale, an original drawing on paper by Italian artist Dario Moschetta, presented within the Intimate Portraits — Original Ink Drawings auction.
The drawing presents a female figure with closed eyes and an upward inclination of the head. The pose suggests a moment of suspension, where the body is not observed but experienced as a quiet and inward presence.
The structure of the form is built entirely through line. Dense cross-hatching defines the neck, shoulders, and torso, creating volume and weight, while lighter marks soften transitions across the face and upper areas. The contrast between controlled density and open space generates a balanced tension across the composition.
The absence of a defined background reinforces the isolation of the figure. The body emerges directly from the white surface, allowing the viewer to focus on the rhythm of the lines and the physicality of the drawing itself.
Attention is concentrated on the vertical extension of the neck and the subtle articulation of the shoulders. These elements create a sense of upward movement, giving the figure a sculptural presence rather than a descriptive identity.
Within the Intimate Portraits auction, this work introduces a more intimate and corporeal dimension. It contrasts with more structured portrait drawings, emphasizing perception, stillness, and the tactile quality of ink on paper.
This drawing is part of Moschetta’s ongoing investigation into the human figure through ink, where the image is constructed through repetition, pressure, and the accumulation of marks. This work is currently available through auction on the artist’s website.
Shipping information
- Carrier: UPS/DHL (shipped from Italy)
- Europe: 2–4 working days
- Outside the EU: additional 5–7 working days for customs processing
This auction is supported by independent Art Advisor Ainhoa Fernández , providing curatorial and market-oriented guidance.
Gallery
Dario Moschetta is an Italian contemporary artist known for his exploration between traditional painting and mixed media techniques. His layered portraits and landscapes are characterized by strong visual intensity. He exhibits in Italy and abroad, with works held in international private collections. He lives and works in Padova, Veneto.
