Chest | Oil on canvas

Description

The oil painting Chest is an original expressionist artwork made by artist Arturo Laime.

Chest
Oil on canvas, 70 × 55 cm
Male Figure Series

Chest is an intimate exploration of the male torso, presented through a close-cropped composition that elevates physical detail into a near-abstract study of texture and light. By focusing solely on the chest, shoulders, and part of the neck, the painting invites the viewer to experience the body not as portraiture, but as landscape—an interplay of planes, colours and movement.

The surface is animated by short, energetic strokes that evoke the natural irregularity of body hair and the shifting tones of skin. Warm ochres, soft pinks, and cool greys meld into one another, creating a vibrant chromatic field that suggests both solidity and softness. The modelling of the muscles and the subtle weight of the pose add a sculptural presence, accentuated by the directional lighting that grazes the contours of the figure.

Though highly detailed, the work remains deliberately anonymous. The absence of the subject’s full face transforms the painting into a meditation on form rather than identity. This approach allows the composition to centre on the expressive possibilities of the male body—strength, tenderness, texture—without the narrative constraints of a traditional portrait.

Chest expands the Male Figure Series by highlighting the beauty found in fragments. It underscores how a single part of the body can carry emotional resonance and aesthetic complexity, contributing to the series’ broader exploration of masculinity through close observation and painterly intensity.

About this painting:

This painting is finished with oil varnish for protection and colour improvement.

Frame made from European reforested woods.

The artwork is hand-stretched and stapled on the reverse on a 0,7″ deep frame with the sides painted black.

This artwork comes with D-ring hangers and is ready to hang.

Chest oil painting is hand signed by the artist on the front, and signed & titled on the back.

It Includes a Certificate of Authenticity hand signed and sealed by the artist himself.

Delivered in a secure, protective cardboard packaging.

Created in Lima. Delivered from the Black Forest.

Worldwide Delivery.

Delivery

We aim to deliver our original artwork within:

Germany – 5-10 working days.

Europe – 7-12 working days.

Rest of world – 10-30 working days.

However, due to disruptions caused by the Covid19 pandemic, the schedules offered by DHL may change.

NOTE:

• The size of the artwork on pictures is just referential
• Artwork colours may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or monitor settings
• No watermark appears on the artwork