(Article: VK-20257-529)
This original work, «The Penultimate Day, Melancholy of Color», was created by contemporary Russian artist Valeria Kuvatova and is available for purchase online.
Valeria Kuvatova's painting «Melancholy of Color» is a still life executed in a style that combines classical technique with elements of aging and decorativeness, conveying an atmosphere of bygone luxury.
At the center of the composition is a richly decorated, antique stone urn (planter), covered with moss and traces of time. From it lushly grow geranium or hollyhock with large, bright pink flowers. The lush greenery and vibrant buds contrast with the worn texture of the urn itself.
The background of the painting is divided into two contrasting parts. On the left dominates a rich, deep burgundy-red color, reminiscent of old wooden panels or upholstery, with clear vertical lines. On the right is a fragment of a wall or drapery, where the background green and beige tones have cracked and peeled, revealing darker layers. Delicate floral patterns also emerge on this background.
The title «Melancholy of Color» emphasizes the emotional state of the painting. Bright, saturated colors (pink, burgundy) carry the sadness inherent in something that was magnificent but doomed to fade. Kuvatova’s composition masterfully conveys the tension between the exuberance of life (flowers) and the inevitability of decay (cracks, old stone). It is a nostalgic reflection on beauty that exists even on the verge of oblivion.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «The Penultimate Day, Melancholy of Color» online, sized 100 x 100 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Symbolism
Technic:
Acrylic
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Architecture
Size:
Large
Width:
100 cm
Height:
100 cm
Thickness:
3.5 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
Valeria Kuvatova is a Moscow-based visual artist working primarily in acrylic on canvas with textured mediums and experimental layering techniques. He ...
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