(Article: E-202524-727)
This original work «Kostroma 8» was created by contemporary Russian artist Evgeny Burtsev and is available for purchase online.
Evgeny Burtsev's painting «Kostroma 8» is a vivid example of plein air painting, in which the artist strives to capture the fleeting state of nature and architecture. In this small canvas, painted with bold, energetic strokes, an ancient Russian shrine coexists with elements of modern urban life.
The central place is occupied by a snow-white building, resembling a small parish church or chapel, with an onion dome barely rising above the roof. The white color of the walls is painted with a rich play of half-tones: through the thick, impasto white, ochre and gray shades shine through, conveying the texture of old plaster and the play of diffused light.
The sky above the temple is rendered in restrained gray-blue tones, giving the entire scene a melancholic yet calm mood. Burtsev masterfully conveys the feeling of an overcast but bright day, when shadows are softened and colors are muted.
A sharp contrast to this quiet spirituality is presented on the right edge of the painting. Here dominates a rough dark pole with a chaotic intertwining of wires. This element, symbolizing technological progress and everyday bustle, unexpectedly fits harmoniously into the landscape. It creates a dialogue between the eternal — temple architecture — and the transient — utilitarian details of the 20th–21st centuries.
«Kostroma 8» is a pictorial study of how history and modernity coexist on the same land. Burtsev does not idealize but captures the moment as it is: with all its simplicity, beauty, and inevitable layering of eras. The painting is filled with a sense of authenticity and vitality.
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 «Kostroma 8» painting online, sized 30 x 40 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2024
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Impressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
City
Size:
Small
Width:
40 cm
Height:
30 cm
Thickness:
1 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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