Mata Hari
The Narrative
Mata Hari was a fascinating and mysterious woman whose life remains shrouded in myth to this day. Born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, she achieved world fame as an exotic dancer under the name Mata Hari. Yet, behind the seductive facade also lay a spy who operated for various secret services.
This interpretation emphasizes the duality of Mata Hari's life as a dancer and a spy. The two bars symbolize these two worlds between which she constantly oscillated. The fine line between success and failure, between recognition and persecution. Her seductive aura, which she utilized as a dancer, and the betrayal that ultimately became her undoing.
"With a sharp, geometric bisection of the composition, the artist brilliantly materializes the fractured existence of history's most enigmatic double agent, using profound tonal contrasts to expose the lethal tension between public glamour and clandestine vulnerability."
Artwork Specifications
Year of Creation
2025
Medium & Master Standard
Produced as a strictly limited museum-grade edition utilizing the state-of-the-art ChromaLuxe dye-sublimation process on premium aluminium. This archival method ensures unsurpassed brilliance, depth, and certified UV resistance tested for over 60 years. Due to its advanced composition, the artwork is inherently water- and scratch-resistant, offering ultimate durability without the need for protective glass.
Framing & Presentation
Each work is delivered fully archival-mounted and elegantly showcased within a bespoke wooden floating frame, meticulously selected to complement the piece and provide a sophisticated, gallery-ready presentation.
Limited Edition & Dimensions
Strictly limited to a definitive total of only 15 pieces worldwide across all formats, structured as follows:
120 x 160cm | Edition of 1 (Unique Piece)
75 x 100 cm | Edition of 3
30x40 cm | Edition of 11
Notarial Certification & Catalogue Raisonné
To guarantee the absolute integrity, market exclusivity, and strict verifiability of the limitation, the complete commercial edition is legally bound by an affidavit drawn up and certified by a public notary. This statutory declaration explicitly references the official Catalogue Raisonné of the artist and irrevocably bars any future reproduction or reissue of the work for sale outside of these registered specifications.
Authentication
Every single work undergoes a personal final inspection by the artist. To guarantee its provenance, each piece is individually hand-signed and numbered on the reverse. A signed Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) is included with every acquisition, confirming its status as an original part of the limited edition.
Acquisition & Representation
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