Pen painting Upper shaft Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov

№AAA2849

The pencil painting titled "Upper Shaft" depicts a captivating landscape from the Middle Ages. The artwork is rendered in black and white, exuding an aura of historical solemnity. The composition presents proud soldiers, standing tall and resolute, in the foreground. Their strong figures evoke a sense of duty and courage, embodying the spirit of medieval warriors. In the background, a magnificent fortress emerges, crafted entirely from sturdy wood. Its imposing presence signifies the architectural marvels of the era, and its grandeur is enhanced by the meticulous pencil strokes that capture intricate details. The fortress stands as a testament to the strength and fortitude of the civilization that built it. The contrasting tones of black and white lend a dramatic quality to the artwork, intensifying the atmosphere and adding depth to the scene. Shadows and highlights play with the elements, emphasizing the contours of the soldiers and enhancing the texture of the wooden fortress. "Upper Shaft" transports the viewer back in time, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. The painting masterfully combines the power of the soldiers with the magnificence of the medieval fortress, creating an engaging visual narrative that invites contemplation and admiration for the strength and determination of those who came before.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Upper shaft"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov
* SIZE: 19x29 cm/'7.48x11.41 inches'
* MEDIUM: pen, paper
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artists: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov was born on May 18, 1967 in the city of Lubny. He graduated from the Lubensk secondary school № 1. One of his favorite lessons was drawing. I was even more attracted by studies at an art school, where boys and girls were introduced to high art thanks to the wise teachers Vasily Semenyuta, Anatoly Kharchuk, Nikolai Korablev, Tamara Moshnikoviy. Especially in his artistic development, Alexander owes to Vasily Ivanovich Semenyuta, his classical school of teaching, which he enriched in his time through his acquaintance with famous artists Alexei Asaulenko and Petr Likhin. And also an extremely important role in the passion for painting was played by the fact that Alexander's father, Arkady Petrovich Litvinov, was both a talented artist and an excellent teacher. He had 53 years of teaching experience - he taught drawing and drawing at the Lubensk school №8, many of his students connected their professions with artistic creativity. Alexander's elder brother, Oleg Arkadyevich Litvinov, a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, now lives in Odessa, also chose the artistic path.

And after leaving school, Alexander served in the army, where his artistic talent came in handy - in Soviet times, visual agitation was highly valued. He served in Dnepropetrovsk, where two personal exhibitions of his paintings were organized. While still at school, Alexander began to design books, in particular, children's literature. He received his first creative fee in the tenth grade from the publishing house "Raduga" for the design of the book by Anatoly Rybakov "Krosh's Vacation". Later she studied at the Odessa Theater and Art School, specializing in "Decoration of puppet shows and artistic and props art."

Studying at the school and passion from childhood with historical and biblical literature greatly influenced the creative manner of the artist. He works in the style of the so-called figurative art, where the main thing is the image of the human body.