(Article: YZ-20254-751)
This original work, «Carmine Guardian», was created by contemporary Russian artist Yana Zolotova and is available for purchase online.
Yana Zolotova's painting «Carmine Guardian» is an expressive and mystical portrait of a raven, executed in pastel technique. The artist skillfully uses rich colors and textured strokes to create an image full of strength, mystery, and inner energy.
The central figure — a raven depicted in close-up — occupies most of the canvas. Its plumage is not simply black but shimmers with deep shades of dark blue, purple, and crimson, especially vivid on the chest and wings. This unusual, almost precious coloration, along with the title referencing the carmine color, gives the bird a special significance.
The most captivating element is the raven’s eyes — bright red, like embers, glowing from within, giving the bird’s gaze insight and a certain otherworldly power. These red points create a strong contrast with the dark feathers and the softer background.
The background of the painting is rendered in warm, earthy tones — predominated by ochre, rust, and gray shades. The pastel texture plays an important role here, creating a sense of roughness and depth that emphasizes the bird’s volume. The strokes in the background are more blurred and abstract than on the raven itself, allowing it to stand out in the foreground.
The raven sits on a branch or ledge, its claws gripping firmly, emphasizing its stability and role as a guardian. The entire composition is imbued with a sense of mystery and ancient wisdom. The raven, often associated with secrets, omens, and the afterlife, in Yana Zolotova’s hands becomes not just a bird but a symbolic keeper whose red eyes see what is hidden from others.
«Carmine Guardian» is a work that makes one stop and reflect. Yana Zolotova creates an image that is simultaneously captivating and slightly frightening, making the viewer feel the presence of something powerful and eternal.
This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, becoming a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Carmine Guardian» painting online, sized 30 x 42 cm, with secure delivery to your specified address.
The artist’s signature in the lower right corner confirms the uniqueness of the piece.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Expressionism
Technic:
Pastel
Support or surface:
Cardboard
Topic:
Animalistics
Size:
Medium
Width:
42 cm
Height:
30 cm
Thickness:
0.2 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
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