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This original work, «Paso Doble», was created by contemporary Russian artist Irina Moskaleva and is available for purchase online.
Despite the title referencing the passionate Spanish dance, Irina Moskaleva’s painting «Paso Doble» depicts two African ostriches performing their own unique choreography against a landscape imbued with the spirit of freedom and adventure. The artist boldly uses color and form to create an expressive and memorable canvas.
The focus is on two ostriches shown in dynamic poses, as if dancing their own dance. One ostrich, larger and darker, flaps its wings, displaying strength and power. Its plumage is painted in complex shades of blue, purple, and gray, creating a sense of volume and texture. The other ostrich, smaller and lighter with a brownish hue, is bowed as if in a gesture of respect.
The background of the painting is a stylized African landscape. Mountains appear in the distance, painted in soft, pastel tones. The sky is rendered in blue and turquoise shades with light clouds that add airiness to the scene. In the foreground, at the ostriches’ feet, grass grows in green and yellow tones.
Moskaleva employs a technique close to expressionism, with expressive brushstrokes and bold color choices. She aims not for photographic accuracy but rather to convey emotions and sensations. The colors in the painting are contrasting yet harmoniously combined, creating an overall impression of dynamism and energy.
The title — «Paso Doble» — intrigues and invites reflection on the artist’s intent. Perhaps Moskaleva wanted to show that even in the wild there is room for grace and beauty, that the movements of ostriches can be no less elegant and expressive than those of dancers. She may also be hinting at the rivalry between the ostriches, their struggle for survival, which can also be seen as a kind of dance.
Irina Moskaleva’s «Paso Doble» is an original and memorable work of art that leaves no viewer indifferent. The painting draws the eye with its dynamism, color scheme, and unusual subject, prompting reflection on the beauty and diversity of the world around us. This bright and expressive canvas conveys a sense of freedom and joy of life.
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 «Paso Doble» painting online, sized 70 x 73 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2020
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Post-Impressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Animalistics
Size:
Medium
Width:
73 cm
Height:
70 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Yes (included)
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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