Watercolor painting On the battlefield Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov

№AAA2902

"On the Battlefield" is a captivating watercolor painting that transports viewers into a serene yet haunting landscape. The scene is dominated by a solitary tree, standing tall and proud against the backdrop of a vast, expansive sky. Its branches reach out like skeletal arms, their gnarled forms revealing the passage of time and the scars of past conflicts. At the center of this tree, a pierced shield is suspended, weathered and battered from countless battles. The shield serves as a poignant symbol of the trials and tribulations endured on the battlefield. Hanging alongside it, a weapon - a sword or perhaps a spear - hangs, its worn edges and rusted metal suggesting its history and the stories it holds within its blade. A flock of crows takes flight, their ebony feathers contrasting against the muted tones of the sky. They circle the tree, their presence adding an air of mystery and foreboding. Perhaps they are the guardians of this solemn place, bearing witness to the aftermath of conflict and the passing of time. The watercolor technique employed in this painting adds an ethereal quality to the scene. The colors blend and bleed into one another, creating soft, gentle washes that evoke a sense of tranquility despite the somber subject matter. The artist skillfully captures the subtle variations of light and shadow, lending depth and dimension to the landscape. "On the Battlefield" is a poignant and thought-provoking piece that invites contemplation on the weight of history and the enduring spirit of resilience. Through its delicate brushstrokes and evocative imagery, this watercolor painting invites viewers to reflect on the human experience amidst the tumultuous nature of war and the enduring beauty that emerges from its aftermath.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the battlefield"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov
* SIZE: 25x35 cm/'9.84x13.77 inches'
* MEDIUM: watercolor, 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.