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This original work, «Lavender Evening», was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena Shipilova and is available for purchase online.
The painting «Lavender Evening» by Elena Shipilova is a stylized portrait executed in the artist's characteristic manner of geometric stylization, where the figure and background merge into a single, richly colored whole. The title hints at the time of day and the dominant shade of calm and coolness.
The composition focuses on a seated female figure, whose facial features and body are divided into distinct color planes, creating a sense of inner composure and some detachment. Unlike many other works, this one features more muted yet rich tones typical of twilight: dark blue, deep green, gray, and, of course, lavender or purple.
The figure is dressed in a dark top and blue pants or skirt. The face is stylized: clear lines define the eyes and lips, with one half of the face highlighted in light yellow and the other in shadow. This duality enhances the feeling of «strangeness» or detachment.
A key element of the scene is the object in the heroine’s hands. She holds a glass with a drink of a deep violet (lavender) color and casually stirs it with a long straw. This slow, thoughtful gesture draws attention. The drink, whose color echoes the evening and the painting’s title, symbolizes a moment of pause, anticipation, or perhaps melancholy.
«Lavender Evening» is a portrait of contemplation captured at the junction of day and night. Elena Shipilova uses geometry not to break apart but to structure emotions. The painting conveys an atmosphere of quiet reflection, where bright colors appear not as an explosive wave but as restrained, deep accents in the cool harmony of the approaching night.
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 «Lavender Evening» online, sized 90 x 70 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2019
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Avant-gardism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Portrait
Size:
Large
Width:
70 cm
Height:
90 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
I am a painter.I am a member of the Eurasian Art Union.I was born in Rostov-on-Don.I received my education at the M.B. Grekov Rostov Art School and at ...
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