Original artwork description:

This painting, executed in an expressionist manner, depicts a large ship at the pier. The central image is a massive, almost monumental silhouette of the vessel, occupying nearly the entire canvas. The shape of the ship is somewhat abstract and distorted: its hull resembles a geometric structure, covered with round portholes and bright spots of red, yellow, and orange.

The upper part of the vessel is adorned with funnels and superstructures, rendered with rough, energetic brushstrokes that create a sense of dynamism and power. The background is painted in a rich palette of muted blues, grays, and greens, highlighting the contrast between the heaviness of the ship and the uncertainty of its surroundings.

In the foreground, one can discern a stylized representation of waves or a pier — black arches resembling “teeth,” which add rhythm and decorative quality to the composition.

Overall, the painting conveys an impression of power and, at the same time, a certain naivety: the ship seems transformed into a symbol — a fortress, a city, or a fantastical machine that unites the sea, industry, and the artist’s imagination.

Materials used:

Oil paints. Linen canvas. Linseed oil.