A Touch of Nostalgia

by Christian Ovís

‘A Touch of Nostalgia’ depicts a dancing couple in a lavishly decorated ballroom. The woman is wearing a long peach-coloured dress with a full skirt; the man stands opposite her in a dark suit. Other guests can be seen around the room, some seated at the sides. Large chandeliers hang above the gleaming floor. Tall windows, arches and draped curtains frame the scene.

Warm shades of gold, cream, pink and brown set the mood. The light reflects in broad swathes across the floor, lending the space a sense of depth. The couple in the foreground are rendered in greater detail than the smaller figures further away. The loose brushstrokes soften the faces and decorative details. Curved lines in the skirt, the curtains and the chandeliers connect the different parts of the composition and lend the picture a graceful movement.

This nostalgic wall decoration is ideal for a living room, dining room or hall with warm and classic accents. Gold-coloured details, wood and soft fabrics complement the colour palette. A plain wall gives the richly decorated room a sense of space. From a distance, the dancing couple catches the eye; up close, one can make out the reflections of light and the smaller figures around the dance floor.