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This original artwork “Almost there” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Nadya Prades and is available for sale online.
Nadya Prades’ painting “Almost There” is an atmospheric study capturing the moment at the intersection of journey and destination. The artist uses a restrained, earthy palette with accents of cool light and warmth to create a sense of movement, tension, and, most importantly, proximity to some important moment or place.
The composition is based on the dialogue of two figures, blurred and generalized, which allows the viewer to focus not on their individuality, but on their relationship and common direction of movement. The figures are located on a hill or crest, which emphasizes their position at an “almost reached” point.
The foreground is dominated by a figure, depicted in free strokes of bluish-green clothing, with its back to the viewer. Its silhouette seems massive and focused. This figure seems to lead or attract attention to itself.
Slightly further and higher stands a second, smaller figure.
The surrounding space is executed in a manner close to abstract expressionism, which enhances the impressionistic effect. Strokes of earth, grass, and sky mix, creating a whirlwind of textures and colors — ochre, muted green, blue, and ochre washes. This blurriness of the background contrasts with the slightly clearer outlines of the figures, highlighting them as the main subject of the narrative.
Technically, the work demonstrates mastery in conveying atmosphere. There are no sharp lines, no screaming colors; everything is subordinated to a single, slightly melancholic, but full of anticipation mood. This is not the end point, but the most exciting moment — the completion of a long journey when fatigue mixes with anticipation.
“Almost There” is a painting about shared effort, about overcoming distance, and about the significance of the moment preceding achievement. It speaks to the fact that the most important things in life often happen on the border between effort and reward.
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 “Almost there” measuring 50 x 53 cm with secure shipping to your location.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2024
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Fauvism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Abstract
Size:
Medium
Width:
53 cm
Height:
50 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
Nadya Prades is a Moscow-based artist who works with painting. She received higher education in advertising and worked in marketing and advertising fo ...
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