(Article: AEE-202512-88)
This original work, «Mother of Pearl Soldiers», was created by the contemporary Russian artist Alenikova Elena and is available for purchase online.
Elena Alenikova's painting «Soldiers of Mother of Pearl» is a delicate and refined still life, whose main subjects are roses painted with special delicacy and attention to the play of light. The intriguing and metaphorical title suggests that behind the outer beauty of the flowers lies something more—perhaps an image of resilience and fragility.
The central focus of the composition is the numerous rosebuds depicted at various stages of blooming. The flowers are painted in soft pink tones, with contrasting, richer dark pink or raspberry veins along the edges of the petals. This gives them particular depth and volume. The artist masterfully conveys the translucency of the petals, the interplay of light and shadow, creating a sense of living, trembling beauty.
The flowers are arranged on tall, slender stems with green leaves that add structure and color to the composition. The stems and leaves are depicted more restrainedly so as not to distract from the delicate beauty of the roses themselves.
The background of the painting is rendered in soft, muted blue and light gray tones. It does not distract but, on the contrary, creates a sense of airiness and space, allowing the roses to «breathe» and reveal their beauty. Light, blurred shadows cast by the flowers add naturalness and volume to the composition.
The title «Soldiers of Mother of Pearl» may hint at the roses’ simultaneous resilience and vulnerability. Like soldiers, they stand upright, reaching upwards, yet their delicate, mother-of-pearl white beauty makes them vulnerable to any trial. It is an image of beauty that carries strength yet also requires protection. Elena Alenikova’s painting is a poetic reflection on fragile yet steadfast beauty that can inspire and evoke admiration.
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 painting «Mother of Pearl Soldiers» online, sized 40 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:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Still life
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
40 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
Elena Evgenievna Aleynikova was born in 1962 in the city of Kaluga. She lives in the city of Ivanteevka (Pushkinsky urban ...
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