Colored pen painting Portrait of a legionnaire Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov

№AAA2853

In vibrant colored pencil strokes, "Portrait of a Legionnaire" comes to life on the canvas. The focal point of the painting is a striking portrait of a Greek legionnaire, capturing his stoic yet fierce demeanor. The legionnaire stands tall and proud, his strong physique emphasized by the absence of a shirt. His muscular torso and legs are left bare, showcasing the physical prowess of a battle-hardened warrior. Around his waist, a green rag is wrapped tightly as a belt, adding a touch of contrasting color against his tanned skin. A golden necklace adorns his neck, glimmering in the light. It hints at a sense of status and valor, a testament to the legionnaire's achievements and noble position within the ranks. One hand confidently rests on a large shield, displaying the emblem of his legion with intricate details. The other hand firmly grips a gleaming sword, a symbol of both protection and aggression. The artist skillfully captures the balance between defense and offense, capturing the essence of a seasoned soldier. Perched atop the legionnaire's head is a helmet adorned with a plume of vibrant green feathers. The feathers add a touch of elegance and grandeur to the otherwise utilitarian headgear, elevating the legionnaire's presence and distinguishing him from his comrades. The background, awash in a rich shade of red, sets the scene for the painting. The vibrant color evokes a sense of passion, power, and bloodshed, encapsulating the intensity of ancient Greek battles. In the distance, the architecture of the Greeks stands tall, creating a backdrop that transports the viewer to a bygone era. "Portrait of a Legionnaire" captures the essence of strength, determination, and pride. It immortalizes the spirit of a Greek warrior, a symbol of courage and resilience that has echoed through the ages.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Portrait of a legionnaire"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov
* SIZE: 25x36 cm/'9.84x14.17 inches'
* MEDIUM: colored 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.