L’apéro 2021

carlossablon

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

surrealism

portrait art

fine art portrait

celebrity portrait

digital portrait

"L’apéro" (2021) by Carlos Sablòn (b. 1981) is a contemporary take on Leonardo da Vinci's iconic "Mona Lisa". The painting features a similar composition and a near identical portrait, with the subject's enigmatic smile retained. However, Sablòn adds a contemporary twist by replacing the original background with a vibrant, surreal landscape and a halved pomegranate, referencing the idea of sharing and celebrating life. This playful reimagining of a classic masterpiece invites viewers to reconsider familiar images through a modern lens.