Abstract oil painting White shell Anatoly Tarabanov

"White Shell" by Anatoly Tarabanov: A Still Life Study in Translucency and Color

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About This Painting

"White Shell" is a captivating oil painting by the acclaimed artist Anatoly Tarabanov. This piece skillfully combines the classic still life genre with a modern, almost ethereal approach to form and color, resulting in a composition that transcends traditional boundaries.

Artistic Details

At the heart of the painting lies a luminous white shell, rendered with such delicacy and detail that it appears to emit light from within. The shell rests on a reflective surface, enhancing its ethereal presence and the overall depth of the composition. Surrounding the shell, a series of glass vessels—bottles and vases—display Tarabanov’s exceptional ability to depict transparency and reflection. These objects catch and transform the light, imbued with hues of deep blues, teals, and warm ambers.

Color and Light

Fruits such as a pear and an apple add a contrasting texture and lush realism to the scene. Their vivid colors complement the cooler tones of the glassware and contribute to the vibrant yet serene atmosphere of the painting. The background is an abstract fusion of colors, with strokes suggesting a window or fragmented vista that beckons to another realm. This backdrop of blues, pinks, and creams creates a dreamlike setting, where each element interacts with subtlety and elegance.

Symbolism and Theme

The title "White Shell" focuses attention on the purity and inherent beauty of the natural world, celebrating its inspiration for artistic creation. Flowers and foliage hinted in dashes of pinks, reds, and greens weave an organic touch into the composition, balancing the man-made with the natural.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "White Shell"
• Artist: Anatoly Tarabanov
• Size: 60x80 cm/'23.62x31.49 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original artwork from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov was born on September 25, 1953 in Zaporozhye.
Artist - painter.
In 1973 he graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk Art College.
Teachers: Kuko, Shchedrov.
Since 1988 member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Since 1978 participated in regional, republican and foreign exhibitions. Works in the field of easel painting. Author of genre paintings, portraits, landscapes. The works are kept in art museums and in private collections of Ukraine, as well as abroad, in particular in Israel, Poland, France, Germany. Works by Tarabanova AB full of motives of philosophy, allegory, lyrical and poetic world outlook.