Painting "Old Citadel"

Article: D-20151-122

Size: 220 x 110 cm

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This original artwork, «Old Citadel», was created by contemporary Russian artist Dmitry Averyanov and is available for purchase online.

Dmitry Averyanov’s painting «Old Citadel» is not so much an image of an architectural structure as it is a hymn to the primal power of nature unfolding against the backdrop of eternity. The artist rejects detailed depiction, favoring expression and drama instead.

The central focus of the composition is the dark, monumental rocks, reminiscent of the remnants of an ancient citadel, unyielding against the onslaught of the water element. These rocks are painted with dense, almost sculptural strokes in deep tones of indigo, black, and crimson, giving them a sinister and ancient appearance.

However, the true movement and energy come from the sea. The water here is the main character. It rises, crashes against the stones, and roars, forming foamy cascades. Averyanov uses impasto and sharp, dynamic strokes of white, blue, and green to convey the fury of the waves. The foam seems tangible, clashing with the solidity of the rocks in an eternal confrontation.

The sky adds drama. It is dark, with heavy clouds, but through them breaks a disturbing, unnaturally bright light — yellow and turquoise. This light carries a hint of danger; perhaps it is the last glow of sunset or the glare of an approaching storm. A few soaring seagulls are the only living but subordinate element, emphasizing the scale of the scene.

«Old Citadel» by Dmitry Averyanov is an expressive, almost abstract view of the struggle between man (symbolized by the ruins) and untamable nature. The painting is infused with powerful energy, making the viewer feel the salty spray and the thunder of crashing waves.

This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, becoming a beautiful decoration for your interior.

You can buy the painting «Old Citadel» online, sized 110 x 220 cm, with secure delivery to your specified address.

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Artwork's condition:

Perfect

Year of creation of the painting:

2015

Artwork Type:

Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)

Style:

Romanticism

Technic:

Oil

Support or surface:

Canvas

Topic:

Seascape

Size:

Oversized

Width:

220 cm

Height:

110 cm

Thickness:

4 cm

Framing:

Yes (included)

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Dmitry Averianov

Leningrad. Art School No. 2 on Nekrasova Street /1970-76/, Leningrad Art College named after V.A. Serov /painting and pedagogical department/ /1976-8 ...

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