Watercolor painting Portrait of a man Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov

№AAA2862

"Portrait of a Man" is a captivating watercolor painting that captures the enigmatic essence of a mysterious figure. The artist masterfully employs shades of black and white to create a visually striking composition that evokes a sense of intrigue and introspection. The focal point of the painting is the man himself, positioned with his back turned towards the viewer. His head is gently tilted sideways, granting a partial glimpse of his profile as his piercing gaze meets the viewer's eyes. Though the man's facial features remain obscured, his contemplative pose and intense expression convey a depth of emotion that invites the viewer to ponder the thoughts running through his mind. In the man's hands, the artist intentionally omits specific details, leaving only a suggestion of an object held tightly. This artistic choice allows the viewer's imagination to fill in the gaps, prompting questions about the significance of the item and its connection to the man's demeanor. The backdrop of the painting is a nondescript room, devoid of any discernible details. The absence of specific elements emphasizes the focus on the man and his inner world. However, amidst the simplicity, a lone candlestick steals a moment of attention. Adorned with three flickering candles, the soft glow casts delicate shadows, lending an ethereal atmosphere to the scene. The candlelight serves as a metaphorical representation of illumination, symbolizing the search for truth and self-discovery within the subject's introspective journey. Overall, "Portrait of a Man" is a captivating watercolor piece that transcends the limitations of black and white, speaking volumes through its expressive composition. It invites viewers to explore the complexities of human emotion, leaving space for personal interpretation and introspection.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Portrait of a man"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: watercolor, 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.