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Floating Island with Red Background III, 2026
Thannyo De Freitas  

Painting : oil · 53.3 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm 21 x 27 x 1 inch · Ready to hang

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Painting : Unique artwork

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang

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Dimensions ( cm • inch )

53.3 x 68.6 x 2.5 cm 21 x 27 x 1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Artwork dimensions including frame

55.9 x 71.1 x 3 cm 22 x 28 x 1.2 inch

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A vivid red void envelops a suspended sanctuary. This oil painting presents a floating fragment of earth. Lush greenery clings to the soil. A majestic tree anchors the composition. Its dense canopy spreads wide. Strong branches reach upward. The foliage glows with deep emerald tones. Every leaf feels deliberate. Every shadow adds depth.
The scene evokes a sense of quiet resilience. It blends precise realism with a dreamlike premise. This artwork transforms a landscape into a symbol of strength. The contrast between the warm background and the cool vegetation creates a powerful visual tension. It invites a moment of stillness. The viewer confronts a miniature world detached from gravity. This piece explores the enduring spirit of nature through a figurative lens. The floating island drifts in a timeless space. Fine brushstrokes define the textured bark and the hanging roots. The composition ends with the delicate fringe of earth trailing into the red expanse.

Thannyo De Freitas, Floating Island with Red Background III
Panama  • 1976

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Inspired by the natural beauty of his homeland, De Freitas creates meticulously detailed landscapes that blur the line between realism and imagination. His recurring depiction of the Guayacán, or "Tree of Life," symbolizes strength, resilience, and the profound interconnectedness of nature and humanity. Through serene forests, floating landscapes, and breathtaking vistas, his work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the quiet beauty and enduring spirit of the natural world. 

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