A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. — artist's signature A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. — detail A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. — shown hanging
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A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers.
A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers.
A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers.
A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. — artist's signature
A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. — detail
A woman languidly holds a lit match between her fingers. — shown hanging
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Painting by Desiree Crossing 17 Artworks Sold

Matches

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

40cm (W) x 29.5cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)

Original Artwork

A$950

Artwork Description

A woman, shrouded in darkness, holds up a match. The directness of her gaze draws the viewer into her world, a brief snapshot of intimacy.

This painting was inspired by a photograph from the Thought Catalogue.

Artist Bio
Photo of Desiree Crossing
Desiree Crossing 24 artworks | 10 Sold

Desiree Crossing is a portrait artist based in Perth, Western Australia. She has been a finalist in the International ARC Salon, Beautiful Bizarre Prize, Portia Geach Memorial Award, Black Swan Prize for Portraiture and winner of the Baldock Family People’s Choice Award at the Lester Prize 2021, among others. She works primarily in oil paints and is renowned for capturing moments of quiet intimacy.