Marianne (2023) presents a striking female portrait defined by Valérian Lenud’s combination of precise figurative drawing and spontaneous, energetic gestures.

The monochrome face emerges against a pale background, while a vivid red head covering and bursts of red and blue paint introduce movement and intensity around the figure. Splashes, drips and layered marks disrupt the controlled portrait, creating a dialogue between realism and the expressive language of street art.

The direct gaze gives the figure a strong presence, while the title Marianne introduces a reference to the symbolic female figure associated with France, reinterpreted here through Lenud’s contemporary visual language.

Executed in mixed media on canvas, Marianne is a unique work, hand-signed by the artist.