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This original work, «Ghosts of the outskirts», was created by contemporary Russian artist Evgeny Burtsev and is available for purchase online.
Evgeny Burtsev’s painting «Ghosts of the outskirts» is a poignant depiction of an abandoned industrial landscape, filled with an atmosphere of melancholy, desolation, and former grandeur. The artist masterfully conveys the feeling of time standing still, leaving behind only silent witnesses of the past.
The central element of the composition is a water tower rising above the buildings. Its silhouette, painted in muted gray-blue tones, appears monumental yet lonely. The tower, once playing an important role, now stands like a ghost of a bygone era, watching over the deserted surroundings.
Surrounding the tower are dilapidated buildings, rusty wagons, overgrown with grass and snow. Burtsev uses a subdued, earthy palette dominated by gray, brown, ochre, and muted green shades. These colors perfectly convey the sense of decay and neglect. The snow, barely visible on the ground, adds coldness and melancholy to the landscape.
The painting lacks bright, cheerful colors. Even the sky, painted in gray and dirty pink tones, only enhances the feeling of a gloomy, dreary day. The absence of bright sunlight and lively details emphasizes the theme of «ghosts of the outskirts», hinting at places forgotten by time and people.
Despite the somber subject, the painting has its own unique beauty. Burtsev skillfully captures the texture of rust, weathered wood, and snow, creating a sense of realism and depth. The work evokes strong emotions, prompting reflection on the fleeting nature of time, the traces we leave behind, and the fact that even in desolation there is a certain poetry.
«Ghosts of the outskirts» is a powerful piece that makes you pause and look closely at the details, to feel the silence and loneliness of this place. It is not just a landscape but rather a meditation on the past, on what remains after us, and on the «ghosts» that inhabit the forgotten corners of our world.
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 «Ghosts of the outskirts» painting online, sized 70 x 100 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2023
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Impressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
City
Size:
Large
Width:
100 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
Born on 20.08.1982 in Syktyvkar, Rep. Komi, Evgeny has a higher education. Over the past 10 years, he has repeatedly participated in various exhibitio ...
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