Automnes et fantômes 2 by Pénélope Barbier is a unique oil painting created in 2025 and continues the Automnes et fantômes series, a body of work centered on memory, transition, and the quiet residue of time. The title—Autumns and Ghosts—evokes seasonal change alongside the presence of what lingers, suggesting moments where landscape, atmosphere, and recollection intersect. Rather than illustrating a literal scene, the painting communicates through tone, texture, and emotional suggestion.

Executed in oil and natural pigments on canvas, Automnes et fantômes 2 by Pénélope Barbier is defined by its layered surface and organic tonal depth. The use of natural pigments introduces subtle variation and irregularity, reinforcing the painting’s connection to natural cycles and impermanence. Oil paint allows the composition to develop gradually, creating a surface that feels grounded and tactile while remaining open and permeable. These material qualities encourage prolonged viewing and quiet reflection.

Measuring 100 × 85 cm (39.4 × 33.5 in), the artwork has a commanding yet balanced presence. Its scale makes it well suited for contemporary interiors, curated collections, and statement walls where material sensitivity and emotional restraint are valued. The proportions allow the painting to anchor space without overwhelming it, supporting an immersive but contemplative viewing experience.

This artwork is unique and one of a kind. No editions or reproductions exist. Automnes et fantômes 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 1,500.

The work reflects Pénélope Barbier’s ongoing exploration of atmosphere, memory, and trace—how presence is suggested rather than declared. Rather than fixing interpretation, the painting leaves space for the viewer to project personal experiences of transition, absence, and quiet continuity.

Automnes et fantômes 2 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 2

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