Kotygoroshko (2023)Oil painting
by Anatolii Varvarov

№Varv 198

The oil painting titled "Kotygoroshko" depicts a striking and somewhat surreal scene combining innocence with the remnants of conflict. In the foreground, a young, nude child stands on a rock, holding an oversized red missile or rocket, reminiscent of a toy. The child's pose is casual yet determined, with a gaze that seems directed towards the horizon, beyond the immediate surroundings. In stark contrast to the child's innocence, the background is a desolate landscape littered with destroyed tanks and pieces of machinery, remnants of a battle. The machinery is dark and battered, with a sense of recent abandonment. The landscape behind these war machines is nondescript and barren, hinting at the desolation war leaves in its wake. The juxtaposition of a young child with the tools of war presents a powerful commentary on the impact of conflict on the innocent. It speaks to themes of lost innocence, the resilience of youth, and the absurdity of war. The child's action of carrying what appears to be a weapon could be interpreted as a naive mimicry of adults or as a symbol of hope, transforming instruments of destruction into playthings. The light in the painting is muted, with an emphasis on natural, soft daylight that casts subtle shadows and gives a sense of calm after the storm. The artist has signed and dated the piece '23, marking it as a contemporary work. "Kotygoroshko" invites contemplation on the resilience of the human spirit, the contrast between innocence and destruction, and the complex layers of meaning behind symbols of power.

* ABOUT THIS PAINTING *
* TITLE: "Kotygoroshko"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 145x200 cm/'57.08x78.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 200 x 144.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 200 x 144.98cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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