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This original work «Do not put out the candle» was created by contemporary Russian artist Vladimir Abaimov and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Vladimir Abaimov «Do not put out the candle» is a deeply symbolic and dramatic canvas, executed in a style reminiscent of old Baroque painting, with an emphasis on the contrast of light and shadow (chiaroscuro).
The entire composition is immersed in a dense, dark palette consisting of deep browns, burgundies, and blacks. This darkness creates a heavy, intimate atmosphere.
The central focus is on the hands. They likely belong to an elderly person, as evidenced by the prominent veins and tendons. The hands are folded in a protective gesture, trying to shelter a tiny source of light — a barely discernible candle flame held between the palms. This flame, though small, is the only bright spot in the composition, emitting a warm, golden light that illuminates the skin.
The figure to whom the hands belong is barely visible: dressed in dark, coarse, possibly monastic or beggar’s clothing.
The title «Do not put out the candle» gives the work a strong metaphorical meaning. The candle symbolizes faith, hope, life, or truth. The fragile protective gesture reflects a person’s struggle to preserve this inner light in the face of surrounding darkness and hardships. Abaimov’s work is a call for resilience and the preservation of the spiritual flame.
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 painting «Do not put out the candle» online, sized 70 x 46 cm, with safe delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
1992
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Spiritual Art
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Spirituality
Size:
Large
Width:
46 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
Member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia, rating 4B – an established professional artist, in demand in the art market.It is pointless to ...
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