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Ink painting Portrait of Gogol Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov

"Portrait of Gogol" is an intriguing ink painting that captures the essence of the enigmatic writer, Nikolai Gogol. The canvas depicts a solitary figure, with Gogol himself standing as the subject. However, the artist has chosen to present him in an unconventional manner, turning his back to the viewer while simultaneously angling his head to offer a partial glimpse of his face. The color palette chosen for this artwork is restrained, predominantly comprising shades of blue, white, and black. These colors create an atmosphere of mystery and introspection, mirroring the complex nature of Gogol's literary works. The artist skillfully employs a combination of bold, dark strokes and delicate, intricate lines to bring the composition to life. Gogol's posture speaks volumes about his introspective nature. The turning of his back conveys a sense of detachment, perhaps alluding to his propensity for introspection and introspective characters in his stories. It invites viewers to contemplate the inner world of the writer, as well as the complexities that lie beneath the surface. Despite his back turned, Gogol's face offers a partial view, creating an intriguing juxtaposition of concealment and revelation. The viewer catches a glimpse of his profile, capturing a moment of introspection frozen in time. It hints at the dichotomy within Gogol himself, a man torn between the realms of reality and the fantastical, which is often evident in his literary creations. The skillful use of ink creates a play of shadows and contrasts that add depth and dimension to the painting. The artist's careful attention to detail is evident, particularly in the meticulous rendering of Gogol's clothing, capturing the textures and folds with precision. "Portrait of Gogol" is a captivating artwork that invites viewers to explore the inner world of one of literature's most complex figures. Through the artist's masterful use of ink, color, and composition, the painting immerses us in the contemplative aura that surrounded Gogol's creative spirit, leaving us with a lingering curiosity about the depths of his literary genius.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Portrait of Gogol"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov
* SIZE: 37x24 cm/'14.56x9.44 inches'
* MEDIUM: ink, paper
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artists: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov was born on May 18, 1967 in the city of Lubny. He graduated from the Lubensk secondary school № 1. One of his favorite lessons was drawing. I was even more attracted by studies at an art school, where boys and girls were introduced to high art thanks to the wise teachers Vasily Semenyuta, Anatoly Kharchuk, Nikolai Korablev, Tamara Moshnikoviy. Especially in his artistic development, Alexander owes to Vasily Ivanovich Semenyuta, his classical school of teaching, which he enriched in his time through his acquaintance with famous artists Alexei Asaulenko and Petr Likhin. And also an extremely important role in the passion for painting was played by the fact that Alexander's father, Arkady Petrovich Litvinov, was both a talented artist and an excellent teacher. He had 53 years of teaching experience - he taught drawing and drawing at the Lubensk school №8, many of his students connected their professions with artistic creativity. Alexander's elder brother, Oleg Arkadyevich Litvinov, a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, now lives in Odessa, also chose the artistic path.

And after leaving school, Alexander served in the army, where his artistic talent came in handy - in Soviet times, visual agitation was highly valued. He served in Dnepropetrovsk, where two personal exhibitions of his paintings were organized. While still at school, Alexander began to design books, in particular, children's literature. He received his first creative fee in the tenth grade from the publishing house "Raduga" for the design of the book by Anatoly Rybakov "Krosh's Vacation". Later she studied at the Odessa Theater and Art School, specializing in "Decoration of puppet shows and artistic and props art."

Studying at the school and passion from childhood with historical and biblical literature greatly influenced the creative manner of the artist. He works in the style of the so-called figurative art, where the main thing is the image of the human body.

Materials used:

ink

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