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This original work «The fragility of beauty» was created by contemporary Russian artist Leonella Vok and is available for purchase online.
The painting «The fragility of beauty» is part of the series «In the Footsteps of Lost Civilizations», revealing the fragile connections between the past and the present. Its artistic language is based on the aesthetics of fragments and ambiguity. Traces of ancient ornaments or images appear not fully, but as fading echoes, emphasizing the original vulnerability of beauty. This deliberate incompleteness serves as the main expressive means, turning the canvas into a visible reminder of transience.
The painting «The fragility of beauty» is a symbolic statement about fleeting time. One can imagine how fingers feel the rough cracks of an antique dish, which hold the warmth of the hands of a long-forgotten master.
Velvety peaches rest on the dish — their delicate skin soaked with summer heat, but the fruits will soon wither, turning into a translucent shadow. The coarse folds of fabric frame the central part like the pages of an ancient scroll where colors once flourished. The bust of the Etruscan goddess Uni, the protector of fertility, has not been spared by time: every chip, every crack is like a wrinkle hiding its own story. The artistic means masterfully convey the texture of decay: the monochrome fabric resembles sun-dried earth, cracked marble radiating solar warmth.
The work reflects the artist’s deeply personal feelings about the brevity of life. It is a reflection on how, in pursuit of ephemeral goals, we may lose our taste for life and cease to notice its beauty — the canvas reveals the words: «Not everyone is given to see the unique moment of beauty».
INVESTMENT APPEAL
As an investment object, the painting «The fragility of beauty» demonstrates a convincing combination of series affiliation, exhibition recognition, stable market demand, rising prices for reproductions, and presence in specialized print publications.
A key factor is the work’s belonging to the conceptual series «In the Footsteps of Lost Civilizations», which provides it with a recognizable artistic context and enhances its collectible significance.
The exhibition history in 2025 demonstrates recognition at various levels. The painting was presented at the international multimedia exhibition «Dialogue across Continents» and at the all-Russian competition «Talent of Russia» in Moscow. In the same year, along with other works from the series «In the Footsteps of Lost Civilizations», the painting participated in the artist’s solo exhibition in Padua (Italy). The work is a prize-winner of the international contemporary art exhibition-competition in Serbia «Art assembly in Europe» (Belgrade, 2025).
The market viability of the work is confirmed by successful sales of its reproductions (giclée, limited edition, 10 copies). From June to October 2025, three reproductions were sold on the «ArtSreda» platform with a 22% increase in sale price. This dynamic indicates growing demand for the artist’s works.
The painting’s status is further confirmed by publications in 2025 in specialized print editions: its reproduction was featured in the publication «Art and Life» (volume 24), as well as in the book «Dialogues on Art».
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 «The fragility of beauty» online, sized 60 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Author's technique
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Still life
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 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
Kosova Elena (Leonella Vok), born in 1970, Moscow, is a Russian artist and a member of the Eurasian Art Union. Her works are held in private collectio ...
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