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Weathered facades in earthy ochres and browns press close on either side, their glowing windows hinting at lives within, while a vivid blue sky opens up above the rooftops - a sudden breath of light in the narrow canyon of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive, loose, and deeply atmospheric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53012208550222,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/City_Breathes_UPDATED_c967586d-cd84-4e05-ba7e-c420f3241e63.png?v=1780658655"},{"product_id":"street-lamps-original-painting-acrilic","title":"\"Street Lamps\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 40 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eExperience the vibrant charm of Lisbon through \u003cem data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e“Street Lamps,”\u003c\/em\u003e an original acrylic painting of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova\u003c\/a\u003e, that shines as a distinctive piece of fine art. Capturing the interplay of bright colors beneath glowing streetlights, it reflects the city’s warmth and lively spirit as day transitions to night. The expressive brushwork brings in the energy of contemporary abstract art, while its atmospheric urban vista echoes the tradition of landscape paintings. Offered as exclusive art for sale, this work is an exceptional choice for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a dynamic and inviting portrayal of Lisbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54453328019790,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/steet_Lights_UPDATED.png?v=1780657275"},{"product_id":"archway-original-painting-acrylic-80-x-120-cm","title":"\"Archway\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 80 x 120 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis original acrylic painting of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova\u003c\/a\u003e, titled \u003cem data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e“Archway”\u003c\/em\u003e (80 x 120 cm), is a striking piece of fine art that captures the vibrant essence of a Portuguese city at night. A yellow tram glides through Lisbon’s colourful streets beneath a dark sky, illuminated by warm, glowing light. The composition balances architectural detail with the expressive qualities of contemporary abstract art, while its sweeping urban view recalls the timeless tradition of landscape paintings. Presented as unique art for sale, it is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a vivid urban scene rendered with expert technique and rich colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54455916331342,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/dark-night.png?v=1780603190"},{"product_id":"city-of-seven-hills-original-painting-acrilic-80-x-120-cm","title":"\"City of Seven Hills\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 80 x 120 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eExperience the vibrant spirit of Lisbon through \u003cem data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e“City of Seven Hills,”\u003c\/em\u003e an original acrylic painting by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova\u003c\/a\u003e, measuring 80 x 120 cm. This striking piece of fine art captures the city’s iconic topography with a masterful interplay of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eThe jubilation of colour and illumination evokes the rhythm of contemporary abstract art, while the sweeping urban vistas echo the timeless beauty of landscape paintings. 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This remarkable piece of \u003cstrong data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"323\"\u003efine art\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the city’s unique character, with stairs symbolically dividing its historic and modern districts. The rich colors and expert brushwork bring both the energy of \u003cstrong data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"505\"\u003econtemporary abstract art\u003c\/strong\u003e and the timeless appeal of \u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"562\"\u003elandscape paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e together in one harmonious composition. 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This bold, fierce original painting of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova\u003c\/a\u003e is unmistakably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54502700089678,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/morning_EDITED_bb182689-34a9-4436-bd3e-39b64f8c6a59.png?v=1780603687"},{"product_id":"orange-sky-in-lisbon-100x60cm","title":"\"Golden Hour, Lisbon\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 100 x 60 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original painting of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova\u003c\/a\u003e is a unique piece of fine art that captures the essence of Lisbon. With expert brushwork, the composition showcases the iconic orange rooftops and the Tagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending architectural precision with atmospheric light, it evokes both the rhythm of contemporary abstract art and the timeless appeal of landscape paintings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55148522570062,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/ORANGE_SKY_54322cc4-bebe-43db-8e66-4c7447f10391.png?v=1780652702"},{"product_id":"alfama-district-in-lisbon-90-cm-x-30-cm","title":"\"A staircase\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 90 x 30 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova's \u003c\/a\u003eoriginal acrylic painting that captures the atmospheric light and the luminous atmosphere of an ancient corner of Lisbon. The work weaves together the rhythm of contemporary abstraction with the enduring warmth of landscape painting — evoking the layered charm and quiet history of Lisbon through texture, tone, and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA distinctive piece for collectors drawn to art that balances the poetic with the painterly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55148533416270,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/a-Staircase_DETAIL_UPDATED.png?v=1780651175"},{"product_id":"the-city-in-between-the-river-90-cm-x-30-cm-copy","title":"\"Crimson Roofs, Purple Sky\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 90 x 30 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova's\u003c\/a\u003e original acrylic painting that captures Lisbon's Alfama hillside in all its vivid, layered beauty. White-walled houses with crimson rooftops cascade down toward the shimmering blue river, while above them a bold purple and pink sky signals the close of day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanoramic in composition and bold in colour, this is Lisbon seen at its most dramatic and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55151233728846,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/purple_sky_UPDATED_e7a4c119-a44f-46ea-b025-21d42eeff405.png?v=1780653947"},{"product_id":"alfamas-bright-colours-original-90x30cm","title":"\"Noon on the Hillside\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas. 90 x 30 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Noon on the Hillside\"\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova's\u003c\/a\u003e original acrylic painting that pulses with the heat and colour of a Lisbon afternoon. Figures move through sun-drenched streets as the city's iconic tram cuts through a blaze of reds, oranges, and electric yellows — its historic architecture dissolving into pure, joyful abstraction. A panoramic celebration of urban life, light, and the unmistakable spirit of the Portuguese capital.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55306080256334,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/Noon-on-thre-hillside---ORIGINAL_UPDATED_vers2.png?v=1780664257"},{"product_id":"bright-night-in-the-city-original-60x100-cm","title":"\"Bright Night in the city\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 60 x 100 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marita-vaskova\"\u003eMarita Vaskova's\u003c\/a\u003e painting captures the nocturnal soul of Lisbon, where deep night hues meet the glow of vibrant neon lights. 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A luminous yellow sky anchors the composition, bathing the scene in the golden heat of a Mediterranean afternoon. Loose, expressive brushwork gives the familiar landscape an almost dreamlike quality — at once grounded and free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55306486382926,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/9701\/2302\/files\/yellow.png?v=1780399088"},{"product_id":"colours-of-lisbon-s-spring-60x100-cm","title":"\"Colours of Lisbon´s Spring\", Marita Vaskova, Acrylic on Canvas, 60 x 100 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLisbon thrives in happiness, immersed in an atmosphere of delight. 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