(Article: E-20252-744)
This original work, «Freedom 2», was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena and is available for purchase online.
The painting «Freedom 2» by Elena continues the theme of the grace and power of the horse but presents it in a completely different, mystical way compared to its predecessor, «Freedom 1». While the first work was filled with bright bursts of movement, this one immerses the viewer in the silence and grandeur of the cosmos.
The central image — the head and neck of a dark, presumably black or dark bay horse — is executed with exceptional skill and attention to detail. The artist uses a technique that emphasizes the volume and texture of the coat, achieving deep, rich brown and black tones. The horse is fitted with a bridle, indicating its training and connection to humans, yet its gaze and posture convey an inner strength that cannot be fully tamed.
What distinguishes this composition from many classical portraits is the background. Instead of earthly landscapes or abstract splashes, Elena places her subject against a deep, almost velvety night sky. The background is rendered in dark, smoky tones, sprinkled with twinkling points and faint, misty lights resembling distant galaxies or nebulae.
This «cosmic» background is not just a setting; it becomes a metaphor. It lends monumentality to the image of the horse, elevating the animal from the status of a mere steed to that of a mythological creature or celestial guardian. Unlike the raging energy of «Freedom 1», here reigns a calm, majestic freedom — the freedom to be part of something immeasurably vast and eternal.
«Freedom 2» is a hymn to inner, spiritual strength. The horse here is a guide between earthly reality and infinity; its portrait is illuminated not by the daylight sun but by the cold yet captivating light of the stars, emphasizing the nobility and elusive mystery of this magnificent being.
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 «Freedom 2» painting online, sized 70 x 50 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:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Horse
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
70 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
Chulkova E.V. has been engaged in painting since childhood. She graduated from the Art and Graphic Faculty of the Moscow Pedagogical University and wa ...
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