The love that destroy you

“The Love That Destroys You” – Original Charcoal Portrait

Love is often seen as a source of joy, but what happens when it becomes a force that slowly consumes you? This striking charcoal portrait captures the quiet agony of a love that suffocates rather than nurtures. It speaks to those who have held on too tightly, hoping for change, believing in a future that will never come.

The subject’s gaze is both longing and resigned, reflecting the painful realization that some loves are not meant to last. The soft, smudged shadows enveloping the figure mirror the blurred lines between devotion and self-destruction. This is not the pain of a sudden heartbreak—it is the slow, aching truth of knowing that the only way to survive is to let go.

A powerful statement piece for collectors drawn to art that delves into the depths of human emotion.

The work allows the observer to interpret what he sees.

•Technical Data

•Dimensions: A2 - 42.0 x 59.4 cm - 16.5 x 23.4 inch

•White sheet 180 g/m2

•Materials used: black panpastel and black charcoals

•Original Drawing signed by Artist Davide Caso (Emotional Madness)

•Each portrait is lightly fixed to preserve the life of the charcoal—alive, delicate, and raw. Touch it, and it may leave a trace on your fingers, a silent bond between you and the artwork.

•Packaged flat between two cardboard sheets

•Includes a signed certificate of authenticity 

•The package arrives from Italy so shipping may take at least 2 weeks