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Yuri Rostislavsky
Russia
(Article: YR-202625-944)
This original work "Captain Ahab" was created by contemporary Russian artist Yuri Rostislavsky and is available for purchase online.
The painting «Captain Ahab» by Yuri Rostislavsky is executed in the style of abstract constructivism and graphic stylization.
The title «Captain Ahab» refers to the famous character from the novel “Moby Dick,” known for his obsession and dark nature. The artist interprets this image through the prism of geometric shapes and colors, creating a stylized portrait.
The captain’s face is composed of various geometric shapes: triangles, rectangles, diamonds, semicircles. The facial lines are sharp and angular, giving the image a certain roughness and determination. A distinctive detail is the hat, made of black and blue parts, with a red pompom on top. The beard is rendered as many triangular forms, creating a sense of texture and volume. One eye is depicted as a purple circle, the other as a white diamond, which may symbolize obsession or distorted perception.
The color palette of the painting is quite restrained but contrasting: a blue background, black, gray, green, yellow, brown, purple, and red colors. This combination of colors and shapes creates a memorable, expressive image conveying the strength of character and possibly the inner tension of the figure. The painting is not a portrait in the traditional sense but rather an abstract interpretation of the character and essence of Captain Ahab.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the "Captain Ahab" painting online, sized 70 x 50 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2026
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Abstract
Technic:
Acrylic
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Portrait
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
70 cm
Thickness:
3 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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