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This original work «The Northern Venice of the Three Revolutions» was created by contemporary Russian artist Pavel Korzukhin and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Pavel Korzukhin «The Northern Venice of the Three Revolutions» is a grand canvas dedicated to the artist’s hometown, Saint Petersburg, and its turbulent, pivotal historical path. The composition, like a multilayered tapestry, weaves together images of Saint Petersburg, Petrograd, and Leningrad, reflecting its fate through the prism of three great revolutions.
At the center of the painting is a coat of arms with a burning torch and the inscription «НАРОДНАЯ ОБОРОНА САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГА» (People’s Defense of Saint Petersburg), which immediately refers to the severe trials the city endured. The face of an ancient goddess likely symbolizes the city’s eternity and grandeur despite all vicissitudes.
The city’s images are organically integrated into the composition: majestic bridges symbolizing the connection of eras, silhouettes of industrial enterprises with smoke clouds embodying industrialization and progress. A winged figure, reminiscent of a mermaid or the Nike of Samothrace, gazes upon the city from above, as if its guardian. Birds soaring in the sky add dynamism to the composition and symbolize freedom—perhaps long-awaited but paid for at a high price.
The entire painting is executed in a monochrome gray-bronze palette, giving it monumentality and historical depth. It is not just a depiction of the city but a reflection on its spirit, resilience, and role in Russian history. Korzukhin captured the multifaceted history of his city with love and pain, portraying it as a symbol of endurance, trials, and steadfastness.
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 online the painting «The Northern Venice of the Three Revolutions» measuring 56.5 x 106.5 cm with secure delivery to the address you specify.
The composition is made with pencil and acrylic paints on sheets of paper glued to fiberboard and plywood.
Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2022
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Modernism
Technic:
Mixed media
Support or surface:
Wood
Topic:
City
Size:
Large
Width:
106.5 cm
Height:
56.5 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
Pavel Leonidovich Korzukhin was born in Leningrad on November 27, 1967.From 1980 to 1982, he studied at Children's Art School No. 1.From 1987 to 1992, ...
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