Automnes et fantômes 3 by Pénélope Barbier is a unique oil painting created in 2025 that explores memory, transition, and the quiet presence of what lingers. The title—translated as Autumns and Ghosts—suggests a seasonal passage intertwined with traces of absence, where time, atmosphere, and recollection intersect. Rather than depicting literal figures or landscapes, the work communicates through mood, suggestion, and material sensitivity.

Executed in oil and natural pigments on canvas, Automnes et fantômes 3 by Pénélope Barbier is defined by layered surfaces and subtle tonal shifts. The use of natural pigments introduces organic variation and depth, reinforcing the painting’s connection to cycles of change and decay associated with autumn. Oil paint allows the composition to build gradually, creating a surface that feels both grounded and permeable, inviting sustained engagement.

Measuring 100 × 85 cm (39.4 × 33.5 in), the artwork has a substantial presence suited for contemporary interiors, curated collections, and statement walls. Its proportions balance visual weight and openness, allowing the painting to anchor a space without overwhelming it. The scale encourages viewers to experience the work physically, reinforcing the immersive quality of its atmosphere.

This artwork is unique and one of a kind. No editions or reproductions exist. Automnes et fantômes 3 by Pénélope Barbier ships mounted on a professional wooden frame and arrives ready to hang, requiring no additional framing or preparation.

The listed price for this artwork is USD 1,500.

The work reflects Pénélope Barbier’s ongoing interest in atmosphere, memory, and implied narrative, expressed through restrained composition and material richness. Rather than defining meaning explicitly, the painting leaves space for interpretation, allowing viewers to project their own experiences of transition, loss, and quiet reflection.

Automnes et fantômes 3 by Pénélope Barbier is intended for collectors who value contemporary painting that balances poetic subtlety with material depth—work that resonates emotionally while maintaining a refined visual presence.

Artwork Details

Title: Automnes et fantômes 3

Artist: Pénélope Barbier

Year: 2025

Technique: Oil and natural pigments on canvas

Dimensions: 100 × 85 cm / 39.4 × 33.5 in

Edition: Unique

Price: USD 1,500

Presentation: Ships mounted on a professional wooden frame