(Article: MI-202517-575)
This original work «Siesta» was created by contemporary Russian artist Irina Moskaleva and is available for purchase online.
Irina Moskaleva's painting «Siesta» is an unexpected and captivating blend of strength and tranquility, embodied in the image of a sleeping leopard surrounded by numerous white antelopes. The artist creates a visual metaphor of the fragile balance between life and death, depicting a moment of truce when even a predator temporarily forgets its nature.
The leopard occupies the central place in the composition, comfortably resting on a thick tree branch. Its body is painted in rich, warm ochre and brown tones, and its spotted coat seems to merge with the texture of the bark. The sleeping predator radiates calm and confidence; its posture is relaxed, and its face peaceful. Despite the apparent calm, a hidden power and readiness to awaken at any moment can be felt.
Around the leopard, at the base of the tree and even under the branches where it dozes, the antelopes are gathered. Their snow-white silhouettes sharply contrast with the predator’s spotted coat, emphasizing their fragility and vulnerability. The antelopes are depicted schematically, but their graceful poses and alert gazes indicate that they are always ready to flee.
The background of the painting is minimalist: warm shades of ochre and yellow create the impression of a scorching haze typical of the African savanna at midday. The lack of landscape details allows the viewer to focus on the interaction between the leopard and the antelopes.
The title «Siesta» evokes the midday heat when life in the savanna pauses and even predators seek shade and coolness. At this moment, a temporary truce arises between hunter and prey, allowing them to rest and regain strength.
Irina Moskaleva’s painting is not just a depiction of wildlife but a metaphor for the fragility of the world, where life and death are inextricably intertwined. The calmness of the sleeping predator contrasts with the vigilance of its potential prey, reminding us of the constant struggle for survival that reigns in the African savanna. The painting invites reflection on coexistence and truce even in the wildest and most ruthless conditions.
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 «Siesta» painting online, sized 60 x 65 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2021
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Impressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Animalistics
Size:
Medium
Width:
65 cm
Height:
60 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
Irina Moskaleva was born in Orenburg in 1965. Her childhood was spent in Kazakhstan, and her youth in the city of Togliatti. The wildlife of Kazakhsta ...
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