Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 1 BIS by Pénélope Barbier is a unique oil painting created in 2025 that marks the beginning of the Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers series. The title—Sunsets and Riders—introduces recurring themes of movement, transition, and the relationship between figure and atmosphere. Rather than presenting a literal scene, the work focuses on sensation and rhythm, allowing meaning to emerge through color, texture, and balance.

Executed in oil and natural pigments on canvas, Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 1 by Pénélope Barbier is distinguished by its material sensitivity and layered surface. The use of natural pigments introduces organic variation and depth, reinforcing a connection to time, landscape, and elemental change. Oil paint allows the composition to develop gradually, creating a surface that feels grounded yet open, with subtle tonal shifts guiding the viewer’s attention.

Measuring 110 × 100 cm (43.30 × 39.37 in), the artwork has a strong yet balanced presence. Its scale allows it to anchor a space comfortably, making it suitable for contemporary interiors, curated collections, and statement walls. The proportions support both movement and stillness within the composition, encouraging sustained viewing and reflection.

This artwork is unique and one of a kind. No editions or reproductions exist. Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 1 BIS 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 1,300.

The work reflects Pénélope Barbier’s interest in atmosphere, implied narrative, and the emotional charge of transitional moments. Rather than directing interpretation, the painting leaves space for the viewer to engage personally, projecting their own sense of journey, movement, or pause into the composition.

Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 1 BIS by Pénélope Barbier is intended for collectors who value contemporary painting that balances poetic subtlety with material depth—work that communicates through restraint, texture, and quiet resonance.

Artwork Details

Title: Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 1 BIS

Artist: Pénélope Barbier

Year: 2025

Technique: Oil and natural pigments on canvas

Dimensions: 110 × 100 cm / 43.30 x 39.37 in

Edition: Unique

Price: USD 1,300

Presentation: Ships mounted on a professional wooden frame