Dobermann Grey (2023) Original Oil Painting by Inga Makarova

Inga Makarova’s Dobermann Grey is a work of striking simplicity and emotional depth. The dog’s elongated silhouette, painted in deep crimson with dripped textures, rises against a pale grey field. Its face, rendered with mask-like stillness, implies an unblinking gaze that speaks of loyalty, power, and latent menace.

Makarova’s expressive handling of oil paint creates tension between solidity and dissolution, as if the figure hovers between apparition and guardian. The stark background reinforces this presence, isolating the animal as a commanding subject.

Now sold, Dobermann Grey stands as a testament to Makarova’s ability to distill complex emotions into simplified form. The artist welcomes commissions, offering collectors the chance to acquire unique works imbued with similar intensity and presence.

Materials used:

Oil, Enamel

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 120 x 165 x 3cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Animals and birds

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