Painting "The Penultimate Day, Melancholy of Color"

(Article: VK-20258-529)

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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» continues a series dedicated to exploring emotions through contrasting color schemes and depictions of flora.

Unlike the first part, here the theme of fading dominates, focused on a bouquet of calla lilies. The flowers, rendered in deep but muted shades of yellow and pale green, are bent and distorted, their elegant funnel-shaped forms drooping, hinting at the fleeting nature of beauty.

These yellow flowers contrast with large, lush green leaves that appear denser and more vibrant. This creates a tense dialogue between life and decay.

The entire bouquet is depicted against a dense, almost black, dark blue background. This dark, textured backdrop absorbs light, enhancing the dramatic effect and emphasizing the fragile, melancholic beauty of the yellow blossoms. The painting style is broad and expressive, with visible brushstrokes that add emotional immediacy to the work.

«Melancholy of Color» by Kuvatova is a visualization of sadness. Yellow, traditionally associated with joy, here takes on a shade of sorrow and fading, highlighting the transience of the moment and the inevitability of change, making the still life deeply philosophical.

The curve stands dignified against time. Light outlines the edge where presence becomes absence.

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 «The Penultimate Day, Melancholy of Color» online, measuring 80 x 80 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:

Flowers

Size:

Medium

Width:

80 cm

Height:

80 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
Russia

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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