Sleeping Eros
Artist: Will Binder
25.5 by 25 inches
Oil on Wood (Framed)
Description:
“Sleeping Eros” by Will Binder presents the god of love in a moment of serene repose. In this exquisite work, Binder captures Eros with remarkable realism, rendering the metallic elements of the figure with such precision and depth that they appear almost tangible. Through the mastery of oil paint, the artist achieves a lustrous, reflective quality that mirrors the cool sheen of sculpted metal, blurring the line between painting and sculpture.
Depicting Eros at rest, the composition embodies the tranquility and innocence of love before the awakening of desire. The softness of the figure’s posture contrasts beautifully with the weight and permanence suggested by its metallic surface, creating a visual and emotional duality. Subtle shifts in light and shadow breathe life into the form, while the intimate scale invites personal contemplation.
Blending classical mythology with a contemporary artistic voice, “Sleeping Eros” speaks to the timeless nature of love, beauty, and human longing. Ideal for collectors of figurative art, mythology-inspired works, and technically masterful oil paintings, this piece offers both narrative depth and striking visual presence.
Price: $6,500