Lying grace, 2026

Natalya Mougenot   Best sellers

"Lying Grace" — 70 × 100 cm (27.6 × 39.4 inches) — is a contemporary portrait of a resting woman by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created within her ongoing series devoted to women and inspired by the legacy of Henri Matisse. In this work, the body appears calm and open, lying in a moment of quiet presence, while the blue background, flowers, and square forms create a space that feels both poetic and alive.

Painted with intuition rather than realism, the work reflects Natalya Mougenot's search for authenticity, emotional honesty, and inner truth. As Natalya says, “painting is an act of authenticity and emotional honesty." Her figure is not presented as a literal portrait, but as an expressive presence — simplified, vibrant, and deeply human.

Color is central to her language. In “Lying Grace," the blue field brings a sense of depth and calm, while the floral and geometric elements add rhythm, contrast, and movement. This balance between softness and structure gives the painting its emotional tension and visual charm. Natalya often treats color as something alive, something that carries feeling rather than simply describing form.

A Matisse quote that resonates beautifully with this painting is: “Creativity takes courage." That spirit is present here in the way the work embraces simplicity, tenderness, and freedom at once. Like Matisse, Natalya allows color and line to speak directly, without over-explaining, letting emotion remain open and immediate.

Through her women, Natalya Mougenot explores contemporary femininity, sensitivity, and resilience. “Lying Grace" is part of that ongoing search — a quiet but powerful image of a woman who rests, yet remains fully present.

The painting holds together softness and strength, stillness and vitality, intimacy and openness. It is a work that invites the viewer to slow down, feel, and look more closely.

This painting is especially appealing to art lovers who are drawn to figurative work with emotional depth, strong color, and a contemporary feminine voice. It also suits interiors that value presence, warmth, and personality — including modern homes, design-led spaces, creative interiors, and private collections where a painting is meant to become a focal point rather than simply a decoration.

The 70 × 100 cm format makes framing simple and flexible, since ready-made frames are easy to find in this size. This gives the future collector the freedom to choose a frame that matches their own interior and taste, whether they prefer something minimal, elegant, or more decorative. In that sense, the frame becomes a continuation of the painting itself — not just a border, but part of the final visual rhythm.

This also makes the collecting experience more personal. When a buyer chooses the frame, they are not only presenting the work in their space, but also taking part in its final expression. That decision creates a real connection with the painting and makes them more engaged in the art process. The artwork then becomes something shared between artist and collector — something that lives not only on the wall, but within the atmosphere of the home.

Details:

Medium: Acrylic on heavyweight professional acid-free Italian Fabriano paper, varnished for protection
The artwork is sold unframed. It is created in a standard size, allowing the collector to choose a frame that best suits their personal taste and interior setting.
Signed on the front and on the back
International delivery from France: the painting will be carefully packed and shipped flat