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This original work, «Arakul Shikhans», was created by the contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov’s painting “Arakul Shikhans” is a monumental depiction of majestic rocks, like petrified guardians of time, standing watch over the wilderness. The artist conveys the harsh beauty and power of these geological formations, enveloped in winter’s calm.
The focus is on the rock formations, the shikhans, which dominate the landscape. They are painted with incredible detail, showcasing the layered structure, cracks, and surface irregularities. The rocks feature grayish-brown tones, highlighted in places by warm ochre glints, giving them volume and an ancient feel. Snow lies on their slopes, emphasizing the relief and contrasting with the dark stone.
The slopes leading to the shikhans are covered with snow, with patches of bare earth and dry, last year’s grass visible here and there. Among the snow and rocks, sparse bare trees with thin, graphic branches can be seen, as well as evergreen firs whose dark crowns contrast with the whiteness of the snow. These trees, appearing fragile against the rocks, underscore the resilience of life in harsh conditions.
The sky in the painting is rendered in soft, pastel tones—pale blue, pink, and lilac. It feels cold and clear, matching the winter landscape. The light falling on the rocks is subdued and diffused, giving the painting an atmosphere of tranquility and solemnity.
Samokhvalov’s “Arakul Shikhans” is not just a depiction of mountains; it is a hymn to the grandeur of nature, its eternity, and imperturbability. The painting conveys a sense of awe before these ancient giants, their silent beauty, and resilience that has endured through the centuries.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Arakul Shikhans» painting online, sized 62 x 100 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2023
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Mountainscape
Size:
Large
Width:
100 cm
Height:
62 cm
Thickness:
3 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
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