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This original artwork “The last” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Vladimir Davydenko and is available for sale online.
Vladimir Davydenko’s painting “The Last One” is a powerful and poignant work dedicated to the theme of the Great Patriotic War. In contrast to battle scenes full of heroism and pathos, Davydenko focuses on the personal tragedy of an ordinary soldier who finds himself one-on-one with a ruthless war machine.
At the center of attention of the painting is a Soviet soldier sheltering in a trench. His face, turned to the sky, expresses not only fear and despair, but also some kind of смирение with the inevitable. The artist meticulously works out the details of his uniform: a burnt-through pea jacket pulled tight with a belt, a rifle clenched in his hand - all this creates a feeling of realism and immerses the viewer in the atmosphere of the difficult war years. He rose up on his left hand, in his right he holds a pistol.
Above the trench, looming like a symbol of death, rises a German tank. Its formidable appearance, emphasized by smoke and soot, creates a feeling of strength and power, before which man seems defenseless and vulnerable. There were hundreds of thousands of such soldiers in those days, in the trenches.
The surrounding landscape, executed in muted gray and brown tones, enhances the feeling of tragedy and hopelessness. The snow-covered field, the gnarled trees, and the destroyed trenches are all evidence of the cruelty and destructive power of war.
Davydenko uses the technique of realism, masterfully conveying the details and texture of the surrounding world. The soft light pouring from the sky creates a feeling of depth and emphasizes the drama of the moment.
The painting “The Last One” is not just an image of a tragic scene, but like a visual metaphor about war, as an inhuman and cruel phenomenon that cripples destinies and takes lives. However, despite all the tragedy, there is also a spark of hope in the picture. The soldier looking at the sky seems to be seeking comfort and support there, believing that his sacrifice will not be in vain. He is ready to take the fight.
The work makes you think about the price of peace, about the heroism of ordinary soldiers, and about the need to preserve the memory of those terrible events in order to prevent their recurrence.
This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “The last” measuring 138 x 190 cm with secure shipping to your location.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2020
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
War
Size:
Oversized
Width:
190 cm
Height:
138 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
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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 Union of Artists of Russia, member of the Petrovskaya Academy of Sciences and Arts. Born in 1966 in Lipetsk. He received his initial kn ...
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