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This original work «Gathering firewood» was created by contemporary Russian artist Irina Moskaleva and is available for purchase online.
Irina Moskaleva’s painting «За хворостом» is a poignant sketch from the life of an African village, full of quiet beauty and a sense of harmony with nature. The artist warmly and attentively depicts the daily labor of women gathering firewood against a picturesque African landscape.
At the center of the composition are two African women engaged in collecting firewood. One woman bends down to pick up dry branches, while the other assists her by handing over the firewood. Their faces are focused, and their movements precise and confident. Moskaleva lovingly portrays the details of their clothing: bright sarafans with geometric patterns that emphasize their beauty and femininity.
The background of the painting is a stylized African landscape. In the distance, a group of graceful antelopes can be seen calmly grazing in the savannah. They are unafraid of people, as if everyone here lives in harmony with one another. The trees are depicted schematically, but their silhouettes create a sense of depth and perspective.
Moskaleva uses a warm, muted color palette that evokes a feeling of calm and tranquility. Earthy ochre and brown tones blend with the bright colors of the women’s clothing and the greenery of the trees. The artist avoids detailed realism, focusing instead on conveying the overall impression of African nature.
The painting technique is characterized by softness and lyricism. The brushstrokes are broad and smooth, creating a sense of lively texture. The human figures are painted realistically but with some stylization, which gives them a special charm.
The title of the painting — «За сбором хвороста» — emphasizes the simplicity and ordinariness of the scene, while at the same time revealing a deeper meaning: the connection between humans and nature, labor and care for family, beauty in everyday life.
Overall, Irina Moskaleva’s «Gathering firewood» is a touching and lyrical work of art that evokes feelings of warmth and empathy in the viewer. The painting celebrates the beauty of African nature and the simplicity of the lives of people living in harmony with it. It is a quiet ode to the women of Africa and their tireless work.
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 «Gathering firewood» online, sized 55 x 75 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:
Africa
Size:
Medium
Width:
75 cm
Height:
55 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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