• Nahira's oil on canvas portrait: Woman with closed eyes, newborn baby in warm light.
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Original art by Nahira VanArtHub, Vancouver

First Breath: Original Oil on Canvas by Nahira | VanArtHub

Oil on Canvas11.8 × 15.7 in2025One-of-a-kind original

A powerful fine art painting portraying motherhood as a space of vulnerability, endurance, and emotional complexity.

$904.00 CAD
$904.00 CAD
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  • Certificate of Authenticity Signed original, included
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The story behind this piece

This fine art artwork presents an emotionally intense portrayal of motherhood as a lived, embodied experience. The female figure holds a child close to her body, her expression marked by exhaustion, pain, and emotional weight. A shadow-like presence behind her suggests memory, trauma, or an inner self that continues to exist alongside the physical role of care.



Rather than idealizing maternal imagery, the painting confronts the reality of nurturing under strain, where love, sacrifice, and vulnerability coexist. The body becomes both a shelter and a witness, carrying history while sustaining life.



This work offers a raw and honest reflection on motherhood, resilience, and the emotional labor of care, making it a profound piece within contemporary figurative fine art.

Shipping, trial and returns
  • Free, fully insured shipping. Delivery takes 3 to 7 business days in Canada and 5 to 10 in the USA. Every piece is professionally packed and insured door to door.
  • 14-day free trial. Live with the painting for 14 days. If it is not right for your space, return it for a full refund and we pay the return shipping.
  • Certificate of Authenticity. A signed certificate ships with the artwork, confirming it is a one-of-a-kind original.
  • Lifetime Trade-Back. Your taste can change. Trade this piece back at any time for store credit toward another original.
  • Ships from Vancouver, Canada. Packed by the gallery and tracked all the way to your door.

Technical details

Size
11.8 × 15.7 in
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Subject
Portrait Paintings
Style
Fine Art Paintings
Orientation
Vertical
Artist
Nahira
Year
2025
Edition
Original, one of a kind
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
SKU
OIL-PAINTING-03
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About this artwork

Artwork Statement

This painting depicts a woman, nude from the waist up, holding a newborn baby. Her eyes are closed, and her face is contorted in an expression of intense emotion, with her mouth slightly open. Her hair is brown and appears somewhat disheveled. The baby, also nude, is nestled in her arms, its head resting near her left breast, facing upwards with eyes closed. The composition is a close-up, focusing on the figures against a light, neutral background that suggests a wall. A soft, warm light illuminates the scene from the right, casting a distinct shadow behind the woman's head and left shoulder. The colors are predominantly warm, with various shades of peach, orange, and brown defining the skin tones, contrasted with cooler greys and blues in the shadows. The overall mood is one of raw, visceral emotion, possibly pain or overwhelming relief, coupled with an intimate connection between mother and child.

Interior Design Use

This evocative artwork would be impactful in a private, contemplative space such as a bedroom or a personal study. Its intimate subject matter and emotional depth create a powerful, reflective atmosphere, best suited for a setting where its profound narrative can be absorbed without distraction.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Nahira
  • Medium: Oil on Canvas
  • Size: 11.8 x 15.7 in (30 x 40 cm)
  • Year: 2025
  • Type: One-of-a-kind original
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Questions about this painting

How big is First Breath, and what size wall does it suit?
First Breath by Nahira measures 11.8 by 15.7 inches (30 by 40 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 18 inches wide, which keeps the painting at roughly two thirds of the width below it. Measure your wall before you order, and remember the 14-day trial covers you if the scale is not right in the room.
Is First Breath an original painting or a print?
First Breath is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Nahira, oil on canvas. VanArtHub sells originals only and does not sell prints or reproductions of this work, so once it is bought there is no second copy. A signed Certificate of Authenticity ships with the painting.
What is shown in First Breath?
Painting of a nude woman holding a baby. Woman's face shows an expression of intense emotion with closed eyes. Warm lighting from the right casts shadows behind the figures. Color palette is dominated by warm skin tones and neutral background. The artwork conveys an intimate and emotional mood. The subject is people. It was painted by Nahira and is titled First Breath.
What colours are in First Breath?
The dominant colour in First Breath by Nahira is beige. The style is figurative, abstract. If you are matching a room, work from the wall colour and the largest piece of furniture rather than from small accessories, and use the 14-day trial to see the painting in your own light before you commit.
Which room does First Breath suit?
This evocative artwork would be impactful in a private, contemplative space such as a bedroom or a personal study. Its intimate subject matter and emotional depth create a powerful, reflective atmosphere, best suited for a setting where its profound narrative can be absorbed without distraction. First Breath was painted by Nahira.
Who painted First Breath?
First Breath was painted by Nahira, an artist represented by VanArtHub, a gallery based in Vancouver, Canada. You can see the rest of Nahira's available and past work at https://vanarthub.com/pages/nahira.
When was First Breath painted?
First Breath by Nahira was painted in 2025, oil on canvas. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does First Breath cost, and what is included in the price?
First Breath by Nahira is $904.00 CAD at VanArtHub. That price includes free fully insured shipping to Canada and the USA, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and the 14-day trial. There is no framing charge, no delivery charge, and no buyer's premium on top.
Can I return First Breath if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including First Breath by Nahira, comes with a 14-day trial. Hang it at home, and if it is not right, return it within 14 days for a full refund. VanArtHub pays the return shipping, so trying the piece costs you nothing.
How long does shipping take for First Breath, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. First Breath ships from VanArtHub in Vancouver, Canada, and delivery takes 3 to 7 business days within Canada and 5 to 10 business days to the USA. The painting is professionally packed and tracked door to door, and it is insured for its full value the whole way.
Is First Breath still available?
Yes, First Breath by Nahira is available to buy at VanArtHub as of today. It is a one-of-a-kind original, so there is only one of it and it is gone once it sells.
What if my taste changes after buying First Breath?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade First Breath back to the gallery at any time, with no deadline, and put the credit toward a different original. Because every piece is one of a kind, the trade-back is what lets a collection change over the years without a loss.

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