View from the Window - Handkerchief with a Kite

Unique artwork created by Matteo Balistreri

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An open window onto memories: a fragment of daily life transformed into pure visual poetry through the mastery of delicate magical realism.

  • Author's Work: Precious original oil painting signed by Matteo Balistreri (2010), a pictorial homage to the enchantment of memory and fantasy.

  • Everyday Dream: A handkerchief drying in the wind becomes the sky for a red kite, in a sweet composition framed by intricate painted trompe-l'œil lace.

  • Ready for You: Unique original piece, available for immediate shipment.


Product Description

One glance is enough to feel as though you're looking out a window on a clear, windy morning. Created in October 2010, this figurative matteo balistreri painting captures the magic of a suspended moment, playing with the boundaries between reality and representation. The artist's technical mastery is immediately evident in the upper part of the canvas, where a meticulous lace valance is painted with such rigor that it appears tangible, creating an intimate filter between us and the infinite expanse of blue behind.

Moving towards the center of the composition, Balistreri introduces his unmistakable touch of magical realism: two wooden clothespins, depicted with surprisingly tactile realism, hold a pristine white handkerchief. But the fabric is not just a simple object hanging to dry; it, in turn, becomes a canvas within the canvas. Inside it, a scarlet kite comes to life, its yellow string escaping beyond the edges of the embroidery, creating a wonderful visual short circuit. Choosing this artwork for your space means opening a glimpse of pure poetry on your walls, giving the environment a serene breath and an invitation to rediscover the enchanted wonder of small things.

Artwork Details

Artist: Matteo Balistreri

Technique: Oil on canvas

Year: October 10, 2010

Subject: Poetic figurative composition and trompe-l'œil (window, hanging handkerchief, and kite)

Dimensions: H. 54 cm. x W. 40 cm. x D. 2 cm.

Weight: 1 kg

Note on Use
This is not a print or a mass-produced item, but an original and unique work of art. The meticulous oil details, the visual illusion of the lace, and the delicacy of the chromatic nuances are not mere decorations, but the beating heart of the artist's poetic narrative (title, signature, and exact date are strictly handwritten on the back of the canvas), elevating its value as an absolute guarantee of authenticity. Conceived as a wall art piece with a strong emotional and dreamy impact, it is ideal for enhancing environments with an intimate and refined charm.

Size & Weight

Size:

H. 54 cm. x W. 40 cm. x D. 2 cm.
H. 21.26" × W. 15.75" × D. 0.79" in.

Weight:

1 kg
2.2 Lb.

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A work to be experienced, not just observed.

Matteo Balistreri's works are born from the encounter between nature, memory, and imagination.

Suspended landscapes, moons, sails, and silent presences invite the gaze to slow down, transforming each canvas into a poetic fragment to be treasured over time.

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