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This original artwork "The message of two faces" was created by the contemporary Austrian artist Walerij Baranow and is available for sale online.
Walerij Baranow's painting harmoniously combines elements of sculpture and painting, embodied on a plywood panel with a golden background. The central figures of the image are two female portraits in profile, inspired by the famous bust of Nefertiti—an icon of ancient Egyptian art.
On the left is a plaster relief figure, executed in a strict monochrome palette. The plaster portrait has an almost classical appearance, its smooth, light surface emphasizing the grace of the facial features and the majesty of the high crown. The transitions of light and shadow give the sculpture depth and a sense of real volume—the figure seems to literally emerge from the plane.
On the right is a portrait painted in oil directly on plywood. It stands out for its brightness and painterly quality: the subject's skin is carefully crafted with meticulous attention to color nuances, her eyes are highlighted with rich blue eyeliner, and her lips and cheeks are touchingly expressive. The magnificent crown is painted in contrasting blue, red, and gold, deftly capturing the sheen of the metal and the texture of the fabric.
The gold background is adorned with raised and painted hieroglyphs and Egyptian symbols, enhancing the atmosphere of antiquity and mysticism. These elements not only demonstrate respect for ancient Egyptian culture but also lend decorative integrity to the composition.
The combination of sculptural rigor and painterly expression creates a tense dialogue between past and present, the standard and the artist's vision. Walerij Baranow's painting is an example of a subtle play with texture and materials, a reflection on the eternity and mutability of beauty, and the meaning of cultural heritage revealed through art.
This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork "The message of two faces" measuring 80 x 60 cm with secure shipping to your location!
Plaster, gold leaf, oil/ wood
Paintings by Russian artists for sale online
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2026
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Art object
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Wood
Topic:
History
Size:
Medium
Width:
80 cm
Height:
60 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
The artist Walerij Baranow is a figure with a rich biography, which has had a strong influence on his work and is reflected in his canvases. He was bo ...
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