BATIA MAGAL ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, SURREAL FEMININE COMPOSITION, 29IN x 34.5IN (74cm x 88cm)

Inventory #: 26-473 - $500.00

An enchanting original watercolor by internationally recognized artist Batia Magal, celebrated for her dreamlike compositions that blend feminine beauty, mythology, and symbolism into richly imaginative visual narratives. This captivating work presents a gathering of ethereal female figures rendered in Magal's unmistakable style, their elongated faces and flowing hair intertwined with schools of fish and fluid organic forms that evoke themes of transformation, intuition, and the mysteries of the sea. Executed in luminous washes of pink, lavender, turquoise, gold, and black, the composition demonstrates the artist's mastery of watercolor, combining delicate transparency with expressive ink-like linework. The figures emerge and dissolve into one another, creating a layered, poetic image that rewards prolonged viewing. Fish motifs woven through the women's hair suggest abundance, spirituality, and connection to nature—recurring themes throughout Magal's oeuvre. Born in Israel and widely exhibited internationally, Batia Magal's works are held in numerous private and public collections. Her art occupies a unique position between modern figurative expressionism and fantasy, making her work particularly appealing to collectors seeking distinctive contemporary imagery with strong decorative impact. Presented in an ornate gilt frame that complements the painting's vibrant palette, this original watercolor offers exceptional wall presence and would serve as a striking focal point in contemporary, eclectic, coastal, or luxury interiors. This piece is double matted and with frame, this piece measures 29 inches x 34.5 inches. This piece was acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate.