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Arantza - Nosferatu

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Artwork Details

Title:	Arantza - Nosferatu
Artist:	Arantza Sestayo (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Oil
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	6,731
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	12/24/2010
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Description

Arantza has evoked so much with this painting. Its composition, color choice, posing and symbolism all unite in a masterpiece. The comp is a stark and fitting diagonal that separates the two worlds it depicts. On one side is the woman, literally glowing with life, posed with certain vulnerability, asleep or drowsing, her neck exposed. She lies upon a bed of red satin sheets that spill off to the side, harbinger of blood to flow. Upon the other side looms Nosferatu, grey skin the color of death, his pose menacing, that of a killer readying to strike. Slit pupils and long fingernails enhance his predatory stance. He's dressed in a dark, buttoned down trench coat that speaks to his anachronistic nature. The woman is juxtaposed in a modern, simple satin nightgown. Behind and between the two figures burns a pair of candles. For the woman they set her skin afire, radiant with life. For Nosferatu, they barely illuminate him, only just pulling his cold pallor from the shadows. Life,death. Good,evil. Young, old. Active,repose. Warmth, cold. Detail, obscurity. Arantza has balanced numerous elements in this piece and rendered them all with striking realism. It is a work of equal parts beauty and horror, expertly assembled on the paper, elevating what could be a pulp illustration to fine art.

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Last Login:	September 2025
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Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/25/2010

Alluring and grotesque..a sensual adaptation of the world's most tragic monster.A skillful and inspired rendering of repulsive desire, shadows and light fraught with bad intentions.The victim is deliciously posed. I can't stop admiring this museum worthy creation.

Stefan H
Member Since 2003

Posted on 12/25/2010

Who can blame that poor soul? Such a beautiful temptation!Let's feast, Nosfy!

Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/16/2011

Wow, Tom, how on earth did you score this beauty? Congratulations on adding one of the finest color Arantzas I've seen to your collection.

Derek Cavin
Member Since 2007

Posted on 1/27/2011

Beautiful piece and great descripton.

Joseph Serpico
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/28/2014

Kenyan said it best. I can't add much more to his concise description, but to say remarkable.

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