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This original work «Picnic» was created by contemporary Russian artist Mikhail Viktorov and is available for purchase online.
The painting «Picnic» by Mikhail Viktorov is an unusual and phantasmagoric piece, situated at the intersection of abstract expressionism and surreal figurativism. The work does not simply depict a scene but creates an entire world filled with mysterious textured beings and allegorical symbols.
The composition centers around a table set not so much for a meal as for some kind of ritual or strange meeting. Two anthropomorphic figures sit at the table, only vaguely resembling humans. They have elongated beak-like faces or masks, and their bodies are covered with a complex mosaic texture made up of bright patches of orange, red, blue, and green. These figures do not communicate directly but engage in a silent, tense dialogue.
The table, resembling a low cart on wheels, is covered with a beige and white striped tablecloth. Strange objects are laid out on the table, resembling either oysters or small stones, along with a handful of dark berries. These picnic elements appear inedible, enhancing the surreal effect.
The background of the painting is dense, tangled vegetation rendered in rich green and yellow tones. This background, also created through rich texture and layering, emphasizes that the picnic takes place in some secret, forested, or wild location.
Special attention is drawn to Viktorov’s technique. He works with a dense, relief texture, using multilayering and possibly collage elements to give his fantastic characters and surroundings an almost geological antiquity.
«Picnic» is a metaphor for human communication hidden behind masks and symbols. The painting invites the viewer to decipher the nature of these «encountered» beings, their hidden emotions, and strange gifts, creating a deeply personal and intriguing impression.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Picnic» painting online, sized 65 x 65 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2003
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Surrealism
Technic:
Author's technique
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Conversation piece
Size:
Medium
Width:
65 cm
Height:
65 cm
Thickness:
2 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
Mikhail Dmitrievich Viktorov (born 1959) graduated from the Voronezh Art School, Voronezh Art College, and the Faculty of Architecture at the Voronezh ...
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