Painting "Baba Yaga"

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Size: 99 x 150 cm

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This original artwork “Baba Yaga” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Vladimir Davydenko  and is available for sale online.

Vladimir Davydenko’s painting “Baba Yaga” is not just an illustration to a well-known fairy tale, but an original, full of detail and atmosphere, reimagining of the mythological old woman. Instead of the usual frightening appearance, Davydenko presents Yaga to us rather as a good-natured, although not without its strangeness, forest dweller.

At the center of the composition is Baba Yaga, sitting on a stump by a fire. Her face, crisscrossed with wrinkles, expresses not malice, but rather fatigue and wisdom. She has a huge nose, but it is more comical than scary. The artist paid great attention to detail: old clothes, rough bast shoes, a bone leg (which, by the way, is almost invisible) - all this creates a feeling of realism and immerses you in the world of Slavic folklore. She grins and looks to the side, it seems that she is telling some story.

A special feature of the painting is the surrounding environment. The dark, dense forest seems to be a living being, enveloping Baba Yaga with its silent presence. Tall trees, covered with moss, create a feeling of mystery and coziness. A cauldron hangs over the fire, from which smoke rises, reminiscent of a delicious dinner prepared from forest gifts.

But the main surprise of the painting is a peaceful lamb, perched at the feet of Baba Yaga. Its presence, seemingly incompatible with the image of an evil sorceress, makes the picture more touching and humane. The lamb seems to be a symbol of innocence and defenselessness, hinting that even in the darkest soul there can be a place for good and compassion. It’s even a little funny.

The artist uses the technique of realism, meticulously working out every detail, but at the same time not forgetting to convey the overall mood and atmosphere. The color palette is restrained, but expressive: shades of brown, green, and gray predominate, which creates a feeling of unity with nature and emphasizes the realism of the image.

Vladimir Davydenko’s “Baba Yaga” is not just a fairy-tale illustration, but like a picturesque interpretation of Slavic mythology, offering the viewer a new look at an image familiar from childhood. The painting invites you to think about the nature of good and evil, about the fact that even in the scariest fairy tales you can find a place for humor, kindness, and hope.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Baba Yaga” measuring 150 x 99 cm with secure shipping to your location.

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Artwork's condition:

Very good

Year of creation of the painting:

2018

Artwork Type:

Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)

Technic:

Oil

Support or surface:

Canvas

Topic:

Fairytale

Size:

Oversized

Width:

99 cm

Height:

150 cm

Thickness:

2 cm

Framing:

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Vladimir Davydenko

Member of the Union of Artists of Russia, member of the Petrovskaya Academy of Sciences and Arts. Born in 1966 in Lipetsk. He received his initial kno ...

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