(Article: GV_2025_00569)
This original work, «Fire Lion», was created by contemporary Russian artist Vyacheslav Gayun and is available for purchase online.
Vyacheslav Gayun's painting “Fire Lion” is a vivid example of the artist's unique style, combining elements of primitivism, lubok, and ancient Russian decorative art. The piece captures attention with its unusual, almost mythological figure.
The central character, the lion, is depicted in a fantastic stylization. Its mane blazes with a rich fiery red color, contrasting with the golden-yellow body segmented like knight’s armor or folk patterns. The creature has a human contemplative face with large, attentive green eyes and a barely noticeable smile, giving the image both majesty and tenderness.
The background is rendered in light ochre tones, imitating an old cracked surface or parchment, which imparts a sense of antiquity to the work. In the background, silhouettes of architectural structures resembling fairy-tale terem houses or temples can be discerned. The painting also features small symbols, possibly dates or ornaments, enhancing the impression of handcrafted detail.
«Fire Lion» is not an attempt at realistic depiction but the creation of an archetypal image. Gayun’s lion, enveloped in the «fire» of its mane, acts as a guardian or mystical protector, immortalized in the artist’s recognizable, warm, and fairy-tale manner.
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 «Fire Lion» painting online, sized 70 x 90 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Style:
Naive Art
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Animalistics
Size:
Large
Width:
90 cm
Height:
70 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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