(Article: GV_2025_00539)
This original work «The mark» was created by contemporary Russian artist Vyacheslav Gayun and is available for purchase online.
Vyacheslav Gayun’s painting “The mark” is a vivid and symbolically charged piece, where the artist once again employs strong color contrast and stylization to give the image a mythological meaning.
The central part of the composition is a figure of a horse, rendered in a dazzling golden-yellow color. The horse is depicted in a stylized manner, with elongated, almost sculptural forms of the neck and head, turned in profile. Its mane and tail are conventional and dynamic, as if made of pure metal or light. The horse figure is placed against a sharp, contrasting black background, which, like a blackboard, makes the gold «burn» and come to the forefront.
This central golden block is framed by a wide textured border of rich red color. The red background, created with thick brushstrokes and unevenness, gives the entire work a sense of warmth, passion, or danger. The combination of red, black, and gold is a classic powerful palette traditionally associated with power, royalty, and drama.
The title «The mark» adds an additional meaning to the image of the horse. The horse, often associated with freedom, strength, and nobility, here appears marked, branded. This can be interpreted as a seal of fate imposed on a mighty spirit or as a symbol of belonging to something great and eternal.
In the upper left corner, as in many other works by Gayun, his recognizable signature is located.
«The mark» by Vyacheslav Gayun is not just an image of an animal; it is an icon enclosed within the frames of drama and ritual, where every element, from color to form, enhances the symbolic meaning.
This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «The mark» online, sized 50 x 40 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Style:
Naive Art
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Horse
Size:
Medium
Width:
40 cm
Height:
50 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
Vyacheslav Gayun is a renowned artist with an extensive creative background, born on August 23, 1962, in the beautiful village of Marchugi near Moscow ...
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