• A somber, bare-chested mother with closed eyes and a child resting on her lap, oil on canvas paper by Nahira.
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Original art by Nahira VanArtHub, Vancouver

Unseen Labor: Original Oil on Canvas by Nahira | VanArtHub

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

A raw fine art painting exploring motherhood, emotional transmission, and the shared weight of vulnerability.

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The story behind this piece

This fine art artwork presents an intense and honest portrayal of motherhood as a shared emotional and physical experience. The female figure holds a child close, both bodies marked by tension, fatigue, and emotional strain. A secondary presence in the background suggests memory, inherited pain, or an unresolved past that continues to shape the present moment.



Rather than idealizing maternal imagery, the painting confronts the complexity of care, where love exists alongside exhaustion, and protection carries emotional cost. The closeness of the figures emphasizes connection, while their expressions reveal the burden of shared vulnerability.



This piece offers a profound reflection on motherhood, endurance, and emotional inheritance, making it a compelling work within contemporary figurative fine art.

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  • 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.
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  • Certificate of Authenticity. A signed certificate ships with the artwork, confirming it is a one-of-a-kind original.
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  • 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 oil painting depicts a seated, bare-chested woman with her eyes closed and face contorted, suggesting intense emotion or pain. Her dark hair is pulled back, revealing her ears. To her right and slightly below, a small child, also bare-chested, sits with head bowed and eyes closed, appearing contemplative or distressed. The child's hair is dark with a lighter patch on top. A faint, ghostly outline of a third figure, possibly another child, is visible behind the woman's left shoulder, rendered in muted greys and whites. The background is a uniform, light cream color, providing a stark contrast to the figures. The skin tones of the woman and child are rendered in warm, naturalistic hues with visible brushstrokes, highlighting the texture of the paint. The overall mood is one of raw vulnerability and deep emotional intensity.

Interior Design Use

This evocative piece would serve as a powerful focal point in a minimalist or contemporary living space. Its raw emotional depth and warm palette would create a contemplative and intimate atmosphere, suitable for a private study or a bedroom.

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 Unseen Labor, and what size wall does it suit?
Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor an original painting or a print?
Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor?
Oil painting Depicts a woman and a child Features a ghostly third figure The subject is people. It was painted by Nahira and is titled Unseen Labor.
What colours are in Unseen Labor?
The dominant colour in Unseen Labor by Nahira is beige. The style is figurative, contemporary art. 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 Unseen Labor suit?
This evocative piece would serve as a powerful focal point in a minimalist or contemporary living space. Its raw emotional depth and warm palette would create a contemplative and intimate atmosphere, suitable for a private study or a bedroom. Unseen Labor was painted by Nahira.
Who painted Unseen Labor?
Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor painted?
Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor cost, and what is included in the price?
Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor still available?
Yes, Unseen Labor 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 Unseen Labor?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade Unseen Labor 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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