Original artwork description:

The essence of a tranquil day by the shore is captured exquisitely in Alexander Levich’s "On Duty." Two men, perhaps lifeguards, share a moment of reprieve from their watchful duties. Levich's use of oil paint creates a richly textured scene, with each brushstroke adding to the layered narrative suggested by the painting's title. There is a deceptive simplicity to the composition that belies the careful thought put into the depiction of the figures and their environment. The artist's skillful manipulation of light imparts a sense of the sun’s warmth and the gentle breeze of the seaside. The casual yet attentive poses of the men create a tension within the work, a reminder that even in moments of leisure, there is an undercurrent of vigilance—a subtle reflection on the ever-present duties that anchor us.

Materials used:

Oil

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