(Article: DI_2026_00696)
This original work “Checkmate 2” was created by contemporary Russian artist Igor Dokuchaev and is available for purchase online.
Igor Dokuchaev’s painting “Checkmate 2” is a vibrant and dynamic composition executed in a style combining elements of decorative art, Fauvism, and naive art. The focus is a stylized image of a red fish adorned with golden ornaments reminiscent of ancient symbols. Its image is set against a contrasting background where patterns of a chessboard, spirals, and small red dots intertwine, creating a sense of festive bustle and abundance.
The composition is complemented by pomegranates, one of which is cut open to reveal its seeds—a symbol of fertility and life. The artist boldly uses rich, contrasting colors: bright red, turquoise, green, gold, which give the work a special expressiveness and decorative quality.
The painting style features clear lines, simplified forms, and dense, textured application of paint. The title “Checkmate 2” refers to chess terminology, hinting at game, strategy, and final outcome, adding an intellectual subtext to the piece.
Igor Dokuchaev creates works that not only delight the eye with their brightness but also provoke reflection on hidden meanings. The painting will make a striking accent in a contemporary interior, bringing energy of color and artistic individuality.
You can buy the painting “Checkmate 2” sized 60 x 60 cm online with secure delivery to your specified address.
Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2026
Artwork Type:
Style:
Naive Art
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Still life
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
60 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
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
Born in Zagorsk in 1963. From 1978 to 1982, he studied at ZHPTI. He mainly works in the genre of lyrical, urban, and rural landscapes, conveying ...
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