Automnes et fantômes 1 by Pénélope Barbier is a unique oil painting created in 2025 that initiates the Automnes et fantômes series, a body of work exploring memory, transition, and the subtle presence of what remains. The title—Autumns and Ghosts—evokes seasonal change alongside traces of absence, suggesting moments where time, landscape, and recollection overlap. Rather than depicting literal forms, the painting communicates through atmosphere and material nuance.

Executed in oil and natural pigments on canvas, Automnes et fantômes 1 by Pénélope Barbier is characterized by layered surfaces and restrained tonal variation. The use of natural pigments introduces organic depth and irregularity, reinforcing the work’s connection to cycles of change and impermanence. Oil paint allows the composition to develop gradually, producing a surface that feels grounded, tactile, and quietly expressive. Subtle shifts in tone and texture invite prolonged viewing and contemplation.

Measuring 100 × 75 cm (39.4 × 29.5 in), the artwork has a balanced scale that anchors space without overwhelming it. Its proportions make it suitable for contemporary interiors, curated collections, and statement walls where material sensitivity and emotional restraint are valued. The size encourages physical engagement, allowing the viewer to experience the work as a field of atmosphere rather than a single focal image.

This artwork is unique and one of a kind. No editions or reproductions exist. Automnes et fantômes 1 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 1,400.

The work reflects Pénélope Barbier’s ongoing exploration of memory, trace, and atmosphere. Rather than fixing meaning, the painting leaves space for interpretation, allowing viewers to project their own experiences of transition, absence, and quiet reflection into the composition.

Automnes et fantômes 1 by Pénélope Barbier is intended for collectors who value contemporary painting that communicates through poetic restraint and material depth—work that unfolds slowly and holds lasting resonance.

Artwork Details

Title: Automnes et fantômes 1

Artist: Pénélope Barbier

Year: 2025

Technique: Oil and natural pigments on canvas

Dimensions: 100 × 75 cm / 39.4 × 29.5 in

Edition: Unique

Price: USD 1,400

Presentation: Ships mounted on a professional wooden frame