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Knock - you will open (2021) Original Oil Painting by Anatolii Varvarov
100 x 74.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 100 x 74.98cm (actual image size)
£1,710
Original artwork description
Varv161
Oil artwork “Knock – You Will Open” depicts a striking architectural detail in the form of a lion head door knocker mounted on a wooden door. The sculptural lion head holds a heavy metal ring, forming a classical knocker that suggests strength, protection, and tradition. The textured wooden surface of the door contrasts with the smooth sculpted features of the lion, emphasizing the depth and craftsmanship of the object.
The composition focuses on the symbolism of the door and the act of knocking. The lion head appears powerful and watchful, while the metal ring invites interaction with the door itself. This detail evokes the quiet moment before entering, when a single knock can open the way inside. The carved ornament and aged wood create a sense of history and architectural character.
Created with oil on canvas, the artwork highlights the textures of wood, metal, and sculpture through expressive brushwork. Soft neutral tones enhance the relief of the lion head and the circular ring of the knocker. Together, the lion, door, ring, and sculptural detail form a strong visual metaphor behind the phrase “Knock – You Will Open.”
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 100 x 74.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 100 x 74.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: Architecture and cityscapes
Tags:
#architecture#sculpture#wood#lion#detail#ring#metal#head#ornament#wooden#door#open#knocker#knock
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Original artwork description
Varv161
Oil artwork “Knock – You Will Open” depicts a striking architectural detail in the form of a lion head door knocker mounted on a wooden door. The sculptural lion head holds a heavy metal ring, forming a classical knocker that suggests strength, protection, and tradition. The textured wooden surface of the door contrasts with the smooth sculpted features of the lion, emphasizing the depth and craftsmanship of the object.
The composition focuses on the symbolism of the door and the act of knocking. The lion head appears powerful and watchful, while the metal ring invites interaction with the door itself. This detail evokes the quiet moment before entering, when a single knock can open the way inside. The carved ornament and aged wood create a sense of history and architectural character.
Created with oil on canvas, the artwork highlights the textures of wood, metal, and sculpture through expressive brushwork. Soft neutral tones enhance the relief of the lion head and the circular ring of the knocker. Together, the lion, door, ring, and sculptural detail form a strong visual metaphor behind the phrase “Knock – You Will Open.”
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 100 x 74.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 100 x 74.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: Architecture and cityscapes
Tags:
#architecture#sculpture#wood#lion#detail#ring#metal#head#ornament#wooden#door#open#knocker#knock
Anatolii Varvarov
United Kingdom
About
Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
He was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region.
He graduated from Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich (1983-1987)
National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture - (1990-1996)
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