Artwork Résumé / Collector’s Note

Title:‘The Heat Of Dusk’
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 21.5” x 14.5” plus frame.
Year: 2025
Artist: William Oxer

Description:
‘The Heat Of Dusk’ captures a moment suspended between vulnerability and quiet confidence. Rendered in rich, tactile brushstrokes and framed by warm, muted tones, the painting invites the viewer into an intimate, private world. The subject, reclining in partial shadow and softened light, exudes both youthful magnetism and introspective stillness. His gaze is direct—almost challenging—yet softened by the quiet surroundings, creating a charged atmosphere of silent dialogue.

This work is a celebration of the human form, but also of emotional presence—the subtle tension between invitation and distance. Carefully composed with classical sensibilities and a contemporary edge, ‘The Heat Of Dusk’ bridges traditional portraiture and modern emotional realism.

Collectors Will Appreciate:

• Masterful use of light and contrast to evoke mood

• A powerful yet nuanced expression of sensuality and stillness

• Emotional resonance that invites repeated contemplation

• A conversation piece that bridges fine art and human intimacy

Framing: Museum-grade black and gold wood frame (included)
Provenance: Direct from artist’s studio
Availability: Original