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This original authorial painting «The Burden of the Free and Civilized World» was created by contemporary Austrian artist Walerij Baranow and is available for purchase online in our gallery.
«The Burden of the Free and Civilized World» is a multilayered work by Walerij Baranow, filled with deep symbolism and references to history and culture.
The figure in a meditative pose symbolizes the Jewish people. She is so deeply focused that she cries blood. This is not peace — it is effort. She tries to draw the world to herself, and the tension of this effort reaches the point of bleeding. Above her, in the open sky, a dove flies. Below, in the sphere at her knee, is a second dove, reflected and trapped inside the glass. The sphere shows the future: a world that is visible but remains unreachable. The figure has no face. Only tears where the eyes would be.
The painting is done in the style of surrealism and symbolism, where images acquire metaphorical meaning. Walerij Baranow uses bright, contrasting colors and expressive forms to emphasize the emotional tension and drama of the plot. The golden hue of the figure symbolizes her spiritual value and resilience, while the bloody tears indicate suffering and sacrifice. The flying dove represents freedom and hope, whereas the dove trapped in the sphere symbolizes the unattainability of the ideal or lost freedom.
This artwork invites reflection on the burden borne by peoples striving for peace and development, on the struggle for ideals, and on the pursuit of a better future that sometimes remains only a mirage.
You can buy online the painting «The Burden of the Free and Civilized World» sized 143 x 100 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Style:
Surrealism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Conversation piece
Size:
Large
Width:
100 cm
Height:
143 cm
Framing:
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Walerij Baranow is an artist, gallerist, and initiator of international art projects. His extraordinary biography has profoundly shaped his artistic w ...
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