Artist: Baldo Ingrassia
Title: The Last Embrace
Type: Original artwork – unique piece
Medium and support: Mixed media, oil and acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 51.5 × 35 cm
Stretcher depth: approx. 1.5 cm
Year: To be confirmed

Description of the artwork

In The Last Embrace, Baldo Ingrassia reduces the figure to its emotional essence. The human body is not depicted in detail but appears as a dark silhouette immersed in an undefined, almost nocturnal space. The figure is curled inward, seated, while the light behind it — a golden disc — evokes a moon or an inner sun.

The brushstrokes of color cross the body like traces of memory: blues, greens, and oranges do not represent the skin but emotions. The painterly gesture becomes an affective language. The embrace in the title is not physical but symbolic: it is the moment when the person holds on to what they are about to leave behind, or welcomes what is changing.

The contrast between the deep black of the background and the luminous marks creates a strong emotional tension. The figure emerges and at the same time seems to dissolve into the paint, suggesting the theme of separation, memory, and transformation.
The artwork addresses transition: loss and acceptance coexist in the same instant.

Originality and authenticity

Original artwork already created, unique piece. The purchase concerns the artwork described in the listing, not a reproduction or a new creation made to order.

The artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Micol Art Gallery and documentation from the artist.

Preparation and shipping

The artwork is shipped directly by Micol Art Gallery. After the order is confirmed, it is prepared for transport with professional protective packaging. No production time is required: the original is already completed.

Copyright

Copyright and reproduction rights remain with the artist. The purchase of the physical artwork does not include the transfer of reproduction rights.

Color rendering

On-screen viewing may result in slight color differences compared to the physical artwork.

Micol Art Gallery Project – Arte4R

Baldo Ingrassia is part of the circuit of contemporary artists selected for the Micol Art Gallery – Arte4R project, an initiative that promotes art as an element of urban regeneration and integration between artistic expression, the environment, and interior design.