Study of a Reclining Body (2026)Oil painting by Elena Bulatova

This painting is a focused study of the human body, approached as a formal and painterly investigation rather than a portrait. The reclining figure is presented as a sequence of volumes and transitions, where light, color, and structure define presence. Warm, earthy tones interact with deep red surroundings, creating a subtle tension between figure and space. Visible brushwork emphasizes the materiality of paint and the process of perception. The composition isolates a fragment of the body, intensifying the viewer’s awareness of form and rhythm. Rooted in the tradition of classical figure painting, the work explores the quiet, physical presence of the human body.

Materials used:

oil paints, brushes, canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40 x 30 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 40 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Nudes and erotic

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