Resting Faun (2021) Original Oil Painting by Alexander Levich

In Resting Faun (2021), Alexander Levich introduces a subtle narrative layer into his L’uomo Che Guarda series. A reclining figure occupies the foreground, relaxed and detached, while a group of figures behind him creates a sense of shared yet separate presence. The scene feels both immediate and slightly staged, as if suspended between observation and interpretation.

The title shifts the reading of the painting. The “faun” is not depicted literally, but suggested through posture, mood, and atmosphere. The reclining figure becomes a symbol rather than a character, embodying a state of rest, instinct, and quiet sensuality. This transformation from the everyday into the symbolic is central to the work’s appeal.

Levich’s painterly approach remains light and expressive. Warm tones define the body, while the background dissolves into luminous color, creating a sense of depth without strict structure. The result is a work that feels both contemporary and timeless, inviting the viewer to reconsider a simple beach scene as something more layered and evocative.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 50 x 2cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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