Oil painting Taras Bulba Litvinov Oleg Arkad'yevich

A Stirring Ode to Cossack Valor: "Taras Bulba" by Oleg Arkad'yevich Litvinov

Titled "Taras Bulba," this exquisite oil painting is the creation of Oleg Arkad'yevich Litvinov. Measuring 70x32 cm (27.55x12.59 inches), this artwork captures the essence of one of the most iconic figures in Ukrainian literature. Oil portrait "Taras Bulba" offers more than a historical rendition; it is an invitation to traverse time and experience the indomitable spirit of the Cossack warriors. Litvinov's artistry invites viewers to engage with the oil painting not just as observers but as participants in a saga that is as much about the past as it is about the enduring human spirit. There are other genres of painting in our catalog.

About the Artwork

• Title: "Taras Bulba"
• Artist: Oleg Arkad'yevich Litvinov
• Size: 70x32 cm / 27.55x12.59 inches
• Medium: Oil, Canvas
• Originality: Hand-painted original from our collection
• Condition: Comprehensive details available through provided imagery

About the Artist

Born on August 27, 1957, in the city of Lubny, Poltava region. Graduated from the Odessa Theater and Art School (1982). Teachers in the specialty: S. Zaitsev, V. Merkalov, M. Vylkun. He worked in the field of painting, graphics. The main industries are easel painting, easel and book graphics. Author of multi-figure paintings on historical, religious and mythological themes, illustrations for books. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (1989). Collaborated with publishing houses: "Mayak" (Odessa, late 1980s), "Raduga" (1982-1991), "Dnepr" (1982-2000), "School" (2006-2010; Kiev). Creative work. Participated in exhibitions: city, republican, foreign (since 1982). Personal exhibitions - in Odessa (1982, 1992, 1997-1998, 2002, 2004, 2010), Munich (1995), Kiev (2000), Moscow (2002-2003). Major works: illustrations for books - "Children of Captain Grant" (1981), "English folk ballads" (1983), "Pan Tadeusz" (1983), "Those who were shipwrecked" (1986); The Triumph of St. George (1989); series of easel illustrations - for the collection "English folk ballads" (1983), the Bible (2008-2014), the story "Taras Bulba" (2012), the poem "The Divine Comedy" (2014); series - "Landscapes" (2014); illustrations for books - "Pan Tadeusz" (K., 1983), "Shipwrecked" (A., 1986), "Terrible revenge", "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (2006); The Lost World (2008), The Odyssey of Captain Blood, Tales of the Nations, The Defense of Bushey (2010); painting - "Triumph of St. George" (1989), "Perseus and Andromeda" (1996), "Susanna and the Elders", "Calvary" (1997), "Triumph of Galatea" (1998), "Christ before Pilate", "St. George "," Glory "," The Emperor "," Nymph and the Unicorn "(1999)," Venus and Mars "(2000)," Bacchus and the Amazon "(2001)," The Abduction of Europa "," Ivan Bohun under Bar "," Sirens attracting "," Calisto "(2002)," Neptune ", triptych -" Diana and Actaeon "," Sphinx "(2003)," Atonement "(2004)," B. Khmelnitsky "(2006)," Triumph of Venice "(2008)," Venus of the XX century ", triptych -" Revelations of John the Theologian "(2010)," The Last Supper "," Perseus and Andromeda "(2012)," Archangel Michael "( 2014). Some works are kept in the Odessa Literary Museum, V. Ryabov Gallery (Moscow). Lived and worked in the city of Odessa.

Palette of Valor

Litvinov utilizes a dynamic palette to highlight the dramatic intensity of the Cossack era. The stark contrasts and robust textures evoke the tumultuous emotions associated with Taras Bulba's narrative, reflecting both the tumult of battle and the depth of paternal love. The choice of colors serves to accentuate the themes of loyalty, valor, and sacrifice that are central to the story.

An Invitation to Witness Valor

This painting is an exquisite addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike, offering not just a piece of art but a window into the soul of a nation and its people. "Taras Bulba" stands as a testament to Litvinov's skill in capturing the essence of human courage and the timeless narratives that shape our understanding of valor and sacrifice.

"Taras Bulba" by Oleg Arkad'yevich Litvinov is not merely a painting; it is a narrative woven in oil and canvas, a homage to the enduring spirit of the Cossack ethos, and a celebration of the unbreakable bond between a people and their land.