Cynthia Agius
Fine Art · Malta
Valletta - A Golden Evening

CynthiaAgius

Fine Art - Malta

I paint vibrant bold landscapes inspired by Malta, and create bespoke commissioned paintings for those who wish to preserve a place, memory, or moment.

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Chapter I

Malta - a story
painted in stone

For over 7,000 years, Malta has been a crossroads of civilisations. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Knights of St John, the British. Each era left its mark in the limestone streets, baroque churches, and painted wooden balconies.

Cynthia's paintings are acts of preservation - a record of Mediterranean life, of feasts and fishing boats, of an island that survived everything and remained, impossibly, beautiful.

The Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House
Valletta - Before 1942
A Lost Icon

The Royal Opera House
1866 - 1942

Bombed April 7, 1942

Designed by Edward Middleton Barry - architect of London's Royal Opera House - this was one of the finest theatres in the Mediterranean. Families gathered on its steps on warm Valletta evenings.

On April 7th 1942, a German bomb reduced it to rubble. Cynthia paints it as it was: alive, luminous, a world before the bomb fell.

Chapter II

The Old City
Streets and stone

Walking the narrow streets - archways, balconies, shadows between buildings

The Sentry, Valletta
The Sentry, Valletta
Oil on canvas · 75x100cm
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Valletta from the Sea
Valletta from the Sea
Oil on canvas · 70x80cm
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Valletta Archway
Valletta Archway
Oil on canvas
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Through the Arch
Through the Arch
Oil on reclaimed wood
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The Grand Harbour
The Grand Harbour
Oil on canvas · 90x80cm
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Valletta Skyline
Valletta Skyline
Oil on canvas · 80x80cm
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Towards the Dome
Towards the Dome
Oil on canvas · 60x120cm
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Chapter III

Sacred Malta
Faith and celebration

The churches, the feasts, the traditions woven into island life

Bibliotheca, Republic Square
Bibliotheca, Republic Square
Oil on canvas · 120x90cm
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Red Phone Box, Valletta
Red Phone Box, Valletta
Oil on canvas · 60x90cm
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Towards the Dome
Towards the Dome
Oil on canvas · 60x120cm
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Valletta Balconies
Valletta Balconies
Oil on canvas · 50x100cm
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No. 11
No. 11
Oil on canvas · 60x70cm
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Chapter IV

Harbour and Sea
Life by the water

The luzzus, the rocky coves, the harbour that has sheltered sailors for thousands of years

St John's Co-Cathedral
St John's Co-Cathedral
Oil on canvas · 100x70cm
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Queen Victoria, Bibliotheca
Queen Victoria, Bibliotheca
Oil on canvas · 70x90cm
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Msida Marina
Msida Marina
Oil on canvas · 100x120cm
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Crystal Waters, Malta
Crystal Waters, Malta
Oil on canvas · 40x40cm
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Bibliotheca by Night
Bibliotheca by Night
Oil on canvas · 70x50cm
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Mdina — The Silent City
Mdina — The Silent City
Oil on canvas · 90x90cm
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Chapter V

Raw Energy
The living present

Beyond the ancient stones - the force and colour of life today

Marsaxlokk at Sunset
Marsaxlokk at Sunset
Oil on canvas · 90x90cm
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Marsaxlokk Waterfront
Marsaxlokk Waterfront
Oil on canvas · 70x50cm
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Rocky Coast, Malta
Rocky Coast, Malta
Oil on canvas · 40x40cm
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Valletta at Dawn
Valletta at Dawn
Oil on canvas · 90x90cm
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Chapter VI

Companions
The ones we love

In sunlit doorways, on warm evenings - the pets who make a house a home

Pet Portraits

The personality
behind the eyes

Cynthia paints not just the likeness but the life — the warmth, the mischief, the love that makes each animal irreplaceable. Every portrait is painted from your own photographs and delivered as a one-of-a-kind original.

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Schnauzer
Schnauzer
Pug
Pug
Lovebirds
Lovebirds
Two Cats
Two Cats
Chihuahua
Chihuahua
Oil on canvas
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Terrier
Terrier
Oil on canvas
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Pug Portrait
Pug Portrait
Oil on canvas
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Labrador
Labrador
Oil on canvas
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Chihuahua Portrait
Chihuahua Portrait
Oil on canvas
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Soft Coat, Soft Light
Soft Coat, Soft Light
Oil on canvas
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Lovebirds II
Lovebirds II
Oil on canvas
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From the Studio

Life behind
the canvas

Follow the process — new paintings as they emerge, the light that inspired them, and the stories behind the commission.

April 2026 · New Work
The Royal Opera House — reimagined in oil

Valletta's most beloved ruin has been painted many times. This version captures the late-afternoon light as it floods through the bare stone arches — a quiet moment in a loud city.

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March 2026 · Commission
A home in Naxxar, painted for a family

The commission arrived with a single photo and a simple request: make it feel like it did on summer evenings. That phrase sat with me for two days before I touched the canvas.

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February 2026 · Process
Why I paint Malta in oil, not watercolour

The limestone here is not pale or pastel — it is warm, almost amber in the right light. Oil paint is the only medium that lets me do that justice. A reflection on medium and place.

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The Artist

Cynthia Agius

Cynthia Agius

Cynthia (b.1981) is a Maltese artist with a deep love for her home's history and scenery. Working primarily in oils, she focuses on capturing the spirit of the Maltese islands' landscapes and the monumental architecture. You can often find her seeking inspiration in the timeless streets of Valletta or during pleasant family strolls through Malta's rugged natural areas.

Besides landscapes, Cynthia's work also includes custom pet portraits and children's book illustrations. Just like her landscape paintings, her Pet Portraits are painted with love and care, designed to become a meaningful original keepsake.

Cynthia collaborates with a global community, from art collectors and companies to publishing houses, guaranteeing the secure delivery of original, beautiful artwork.

She is grateful to every client who has found a special place for her work in their homes, offices, or bookshelves across Malta, Gozo, and the United Kingdom.

For Cynthia, painting is a way to preserve a moment in time. Through vibrant and luminous chroma, she strives to create lasting memories for every wall, offering you a body of work that invites you to pause, reflect, and connect.

Exhibitions & Events
Exhibitions
Aug 2025

Europe in Colours: Mannequins of Malta — Skoda Showroom, Mdina Road, Zebbuġ

2024–2025

Resident Artist — Cafe Elise, Triq is-Salini, Marsascala

Apr 2011

Colourfields Collective — St. Martin's College, Malta

Sep 2010

Notte Bianca — Maltese Balcony Installation, Valletta

Sep 2010

Gozo Arts Collective — Rabat, Gozo

Oct 2009

Mill-Preistorja sa l-Era Digitali — Triq il-Kbira, Il-Qrendi

Dec 2008

Reflections of an Island — Casino Maltese, Valletta

Dec 2008

My Art is My Heart Solo Exhibition — Radisson SAS Baypoint, St. Julians

Dec 2007

L-Istrina Collective & Charitable Auction — St. James Cavalier, Valletta

Dec 2007

Collective Annual Exhibition — Malta Society of Arts

Jun 2003

Cartwheel Collective — University of Malta

Dec 2001

Collective Annual Exhibition — Malta Society of Arts

Available Works

Paintings ready
to find their home

Original oil paintings available to purchase. Each one unique, signed, and ready to ship worldwide.

Valletta
Valletta
40x60cm
€276
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Morning Light
Morning Light
40x30cm
€230
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Mdina
Mdina
20x20cm
€130
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Ramla Bay
Ramla Bay
40x50cm
€250
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All works are original oils, signed by the artist. Ships worldwide. Prices exclude shipping.

Commission

Personal Collectible Artwork
Created For You

A one-of-a-kind painting created from a place, memory, or subject that matters to you.

The Process
1.

Share your photos or idea

2.

We discuss size and direction

3.

Book & lock in your timeline with 50% deposit

4.

Painting is created in studio

5.

Delivered / Collected

👉 Commissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are only secured once booked. I don't operate a waiting list.

Details
  • · Oil on canvas / board / quality art paper
  • · Quality archival materials, intended to last
  • · Approx. 5–8 weeks
  • · Available to ship worldwide
  • · Limited availability

Sizes from 24.5cm × 30cm

from €225

Extra charge applies for multiple subjects or rushed commissions

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Questions & Answers

Good-quality, well-lit photographs to help me grasp the subject and vision.

No. Each painting is a one-of-a-kind original. If inspired by a previous work, the piece will naturally have variations in composition, colour and detail. Best results come when you bring your vision and keep an open mind for artistic interpretation.

A 50% deposit confirms your booking and secures materials and time. The balance is due once the painting is complete and ready for delivery.

I do not offer refunds on commissioned artwork as each piece is created specifically for you. However, please reach out if you experience any issues — I'm always happy to help find a solution.

As soon as you're ready. I take on a limited number of commissions on a first-come, first-served basis and don't keep a waiting list.

Yes — portraits, pets, and landscapes. Landscapes and pet portraits are my preferred subjects.

I primarily work in oils, though at times I use mixed media combining oils with acrylics, gold leaf, collage, and markers. Every piece is finished with a protective varnish once fully dry and typically takes 5–8 weeks depending on size, complexity, and current schedule.

As the artist, Cynthia retains full copyright and reproduction rights to all her paintings. No image may be used, reproduced, or distributed without her written permission. Cynthia retains the right to feature her artwork, including commissioned artwork, in her professional portfolio.

Tritoni Fountain
Tritoni Fountain
40x50cm
€250
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Tritoni Fountain
Tritoni Fountain
40x50cm
€250
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As the artist, Cynthia retains full copyright and reproduction rights to all her paintings. No image may be used, reproduced, or distributed without her written permission.

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