Original artwork description:

Zakhar Shevchuk’s Nude Girl Posing (2016) presents a commanding study of the human body, painted in oil on canvas at a scale of 130x72 cm. The figure, standing in quiet dignity, is rendered with a balance of anatomical accuracy and expressive painterly treatment. Shevchuk’s brushwork is confident and direct, building the form with layered strokes of warm and cool tones, while the background dissolves into textured abstraction.

Rather than competing with the subject, the background amplifies the presence of the figure, creating a timeless atmosphere that situates the painting within the tradition of life studies and classical nude art. The palette is restrained yet evocative, moving from earthy browns and violets to soft flesh tones that highlight the naturalism of the pose.

As one of Shevchuk’s earlier works, this painting reveals both discipline and intuition. It connects to the centuries-old practice of the nude, but its vigorous execution ensures that it feels unmistakably contemporary. Collectors who value figurative art will recognize in this work an opportunity to acquire a large-scale piece that embodies elegance, technical mastery, and painterly immediacy.

Materials used:

Oil

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