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Eclipse of a Woman – Black Sun

Eclipse of a Woman – Black Sun


Eclipse of a Woman – Black Sun

In Eclipse of a Woman – Black Sun, the female figure emerges like an apparition suspended between light and mystery. The face, reduced to its essential forms and marked by soft, almost archaic lines, presents itself to the viewer with solemn calm. The eyes, slightly distant and contemplative, seem to guard a silent knowledge, as if observing beyond the surface of the visible world.

A fiery aura radiates around the head — a sun of reds, oranges and yellows that evokes the primordial force of light. Yet this brightness is not a complete revelation: the woman’s face is partially veiled by a dark drapery, marked by pale scratches that resemble incisions or traces of memory. It is here that the “eclipse” suggested by the title takes place.

The Black Sun becomes the symbol of an inner presence: a shadow that does not negate light but transforms it. The veil does not merely conceal; it suggests a deeper dimension of feminine identity, made of strength, secrecy and protection.

The painting alternates compact surfaces with nervous, scratched marks, creating a dialogue between order and tension. The face appears almost iconic, while the dark fabric vibrates with instinctive gestures, as if the pictorial surface had been crossed by a primordial impulse.

The work therefore stands between figuration and symbol: the woman is not simply a portrait but an archetypal figure, suspended between revelation and concealment. In this tension between light and darkness the heart of the painting emerges — femininity as a space of mystery, energy and transformation.

ℹ️ CERTIFICATION AND DETAILS:
This artwork is a Unique Piece (1/1), created using mixed media on cardboard mounted on board, 50 × 80 cm, March 2006. It is sold complete with its original frame and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.

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The work is defined by a dramatic tension between opposites: the clarity of the face and the material deconstruction of the black veil, the radiant light of the sun and the deep darkness of the background.

The words “Sole Nero” (Black Sun), inscribed within the painting, function as a textual key to interpret the visceral image. The rigid support — cardboard mounted on board — allowed the artist to load and scratch the paint surface, creating a tactile dimension that enhances the luminosity of the halo and the textures of the dark fabric.
  • Artist: Elena Fontanesi
  • Technique: Mixed media on cardboard mounted on board
  • Dimensions: 50x80 cm
  • Year: 2006
  • Authenticity: Original work with certificate signed by the artist
Gilded wooden frame with a classic linear “box” profile.
This is a focal painting — a true statement piece. It requires a space where it can capture attention without visual interference, such as a prominent entryway, the end of a hallway, or an isolated wall in a living room.

It is particularly striking on dark grey or warm taupe walls, where the orange sun seems to ignite with remarkable intensity.
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