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Le Yack - Twenty-Seven Steps - Hand signed

Le Yack - Twenty-Seven Steps - Hand signed

A long concrete staircase descends from the promenade to the beach, at night. Halfway down, a young woman in a turquoise dress has stopped, hand on the railing, gazing toward the sea. At the very top, under the single streetlamp, a burgundy roadster with its top down waits. Hitchcock made staircases the setting for all hesitation, from Vertigo to North by Northwest. Descend toward the beach, or climb back to the car? LeYack captures precisely the step where one hesitates. The plunging perspective, the bare walls, and the single splash of light give the canvas a noir-film tension. Characteristics of the work: Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and back of the work. Technique: Giclée print on canvas, using high-quality pigment printing for faithful reproduction of details and colors. Edition: Limited to 20 copies, individually numbered. Dimensions: 60 x 40 cm. Framing: Delivered ready to frame, according to your preferences. Authenticity: Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Shipping: Shipped from France, with secure packaging to ensure delivery in perfect condition. About the artist: LeYack (born in 1972) is a contemporary artist whose work blends modern narration with pictorial heritage. Drawing on photography and cinema, he subverts the codes of realism to infuse palpable emotional tension. Each work tells a frozen moment, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the suggested story.

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