(Article: GV_2026_00638)
This original work "Whalefish" was created by contemporary Russian artist Vyacheslav Gayun and is available for purchase online.
Vyacheslav Gayun’s painting “Whalefish” depicts a stylized image of a large fish resembling a whale or a fantastic sea creature. The whalefish is shown in profile, its body white or light yellow, with blue eyes and an open mouth revealing teeth. A stylized fountain characteristic of whales is present on its head. The fish’s body is covered with a light pattern. It swims in blue, wavy waters stylized with spiral motifs. Above the fish is a golden ribbon with a Cyrillic inscription, as well as a round ornamented symbol.
The artist’s style is naive art with elements of symbolism and archaic motifs. Vyacheslav Gayun uses simplified yet expressive forms, a limited color palette, and ornamental motifs to create an image filled with symbolic meaning. The whale, a symbol of power, depth, wisdom, and the vastness of the ocean, is depicted in a somewhat grotesque but friendly manner.
The inscription and symbols on the ribbon likely carry additional semantic or ritual significance. The simplicity of forms, flatness of the image, and emphasis on symbolism are characteristic of naive art. The painting evokes a sense of mystery, the grandeur of nature, and a connection to ancient sea myths.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the "Whalefish" painting online, sized 40 x 50 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2026
Artwork Type:
Style:
Naive Art
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Fairytale
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
40 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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