Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 2 by Pénélope Barbier is a unique oil painting created in 2025 as part of a continuing series that explores movement, atmosphere, and the poetic tension between figures and landscape. The title—Sunsets and Riders—suggests transition and rhythm, evoking moments where motion slows and light reshapes perception. Rather than depicting a fixed narrative, the work communicates through suggestion, balance, and emotional tone.

Executed in oil and natural pigments on canvas, Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 2 by Pénélope Barbier is distinguished by its material sensitivity and layered surface. The use of natural pigments introduces subtle variations in color and texture, reinforcing a connection to elemental processes and time. Oil paint allows the composition to develop depth and resonance, while maintaining softness and restraint. The surface invites prolonged viewing, revealing nuance through tonal shifts rather than overt contrast.

Measuring 60 × 60 cm (23.62 × 23.62 in), the square format gives the painting a sense of equilibrium and containment. Its scale makes it ideal for contemporary interiors, curated walls, and collectors who value works that assert presence through composition rather than size. The balanced proportions allow the piece to function as a focal point while integrating easily into a broader collection.

This artwork is unique and one of a kind. No editions or reproductions exist. Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 2 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 1,000.

The work reflects Pénélope Barbier’s interest in atmosphere, movement, and implied narrative. Rather than defining meaning, the painting leaves space for interpretation, allowing viewers to project their own sense of journey, stillness, and transition into the composition.

Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 2 by Pénélope Barbier is intended for collectors who appreciate contemporary painting that balances poetic subtlety with material richness—work that feels grounded, reflective, and quietly resonant.

Artwork Details

Title: Couchers de Soleil et Cavaliers 2

Artist: Pénélope Barbier

Year: 2025

Technique: Oil and natural pigments on canvas

Dimensions: 60 × 60 cm / 23.62 × 23.62 in

Edition: Unique

Price: USD 1,000

Presentation: Ships mounted on a professional wooden frame