Hivers et éclairs 1 painting by Pénélope Barbier is a contemporary painting created in 2025. The work explores contrast, transition, and emotional intensity through a poetic visual language that balances restraint and force. The title—translated as Winters and Lightning—suggests opposing states of stillness and sudden energy, a tension that runs through the composition.

Executed in oil and natural pigments on canvas, the painting presents a rich, tactile surface with layered depth and nuanced tonal variation. The use of natural pigments adds organic complexity to the work, reinforcing its connection to elemental processes and time. The medium allows for subtle shifts in texture and color, rewarding close, sustained viewing.

Measuring 100 × 75 cm (39.4 × 29.5 in), Hivers et éclairs 1 has a strong physical presence suited for contemporary interiors, curated collections, and statement walls. Its scale allows the work to anchor a space while maintaining a refined, atmospheric quality.

This is a unique, one-of-a-kind original painting. The artwork 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.

Artwork Details

Title: Hivers et éclairs 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

Hivers et éclairs 1 is intended for collectors drawn to contemporary painting that emphasizes atmosphere, material depth, and emotional contrast—work that unfolds gradually and holds lasting presence.