(Article: BA-202515-533)
This original work "Spirit" was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexander Boytsov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Boytsov's painting "Душа" is the quintessence of his graphic style, dedicated to the beauty, strength, and sublimity of ballet. As in many of the artist's works, a sharp contrast of black and white dominates here, giving the image an eternal, timeless power.
The painting depicts a ballerina captured from behind at the moment of the climax of movement. Her pose — arms open and reaching upwards and a light stance on pointe — expresses liberation and triumph. The light falls so that the upper body, corset, and tutu seem almost glowing, while the lower part of the dress and legs are immersed in deep shadow.
Boytsov masterfully uses shading and tonal gradation: the boundary between the body and the background is often blurred, creating the effect of dissolving into space. The dancer's silhouette is outlined not by contour but by the play of light and shadow, emphasizing both the fragility and the tension of the muscles.
The title "Душа" perfectly reflects the essence of the work. This is not just a portrait of a dancer but a metaphor for the spirit, which, overcoming physical limitations (symbolized by the dark lower part), strives for light and harmony (symbolized by the radiant upper part). The painting conveys the purity and grandeur of ballet art.
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 "Spirit" painting online, sized 24 x 15 cm, with secure delivery to your specified address.
Душа
Light + Pure Mind + Free Spirit
Graphite pencil (7H-8B) KOH-I-NOOR on high-quality white "Bristol" paper (weight 250 g/m²).
The drawing was treated with a graphic fixative.
No additional design.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2022
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Figurative
Technic:
Coal
Support or surface:
Paper
Topic:
Women Portraits
Size:
Small
Width:
15 cm
Height:
24 cm
Thickness:
0.1 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
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