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Angelika Meller
I was born in Moscow and am a pediatrician by training. I started painting in 2021. I am self-taught. I love impressionism, surrealism, and symbolism. ...
(Article: A-20257-590)
This original work «The sacrifice» was created by contemporary Russian artist Angelika Meller and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Angelika Meller «Жертва» is a profound and captivating piece that immediately draws the viewer’s attention with its mysterious beauty and unsettling title. Against a dark, almost monochromatic background, two young women emerge as if torn from a mystical twilight, their images full of symbolism and hidden meanings.
Both heroines, possibly sisters or mythological nymphs, are dressed in identical bright red swimsuits that emphasize their youthful, graceful figures. Their lush red hair framing their pale faces appears alive and flowing, lending the images a natural wildness and primal energy. At the same time, the poses and gazes of the women create an intriguing dialogue and contrast.
Between and around the figures, a wide blue-and-white striped fabric cascades in waves. This element adds dynamism to the composition and enhances its symbolism. The red color of the clothing can be interpreted as a symbol of life, passion, and youth, but also as a harbinger of blood, danger, or sacrifice, which especially resonates with the title. The red hair symbolizes a wild, untamed nature and vulnerability. The dark, deep background intensifies the feeling of the unknown, fatality, and inevitability.
The title «Жертва» instantly changes the perception of the entire scene, endowing it with a profound, sometimes tragic meaning. What exactly is being sacrificed? Perhaps it is a metaphor for the loss of youth, freedom, or innocence. Or it may be a reference to ancient rituals and myths where beauty and purity came at a price. The artist deliberately leaves room for personal interpretation, offering no definitive answers.
Angelika Meller is known for her unique style, combining realistic portrayal of human emotions with elements of mysticism and symbolism. In the painting «Жертва», she masterfully creates an atmosphere of tension and anticipation, inviting the viewer not only to admire the craftsmanship but also to reflect on the fragility of existence, the eternal struggle between beauty and fate, life and loss. The painting leaves a strong, piercing impression of an unsolved mystery.
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 sacrifice» online, sized 100 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:
Romanticism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Conversation piece
Size:
Large
Width:
80 cm
Height:
100 cm
Thickness:
3 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
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Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
I was born in Moscow and am a pediatrician by training. I started painting in 2021. I am self-taught. I love impressionism, surrealism, and symbolism. ...
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