Thursday, May 15, 2014

Constantin Alajálov: Still Life with Roses

Constantin Alajálov's still life with roses reveals yet another aspect of this artist's work. It is executed in oil on board and framed rather ornately. Like his 1948 painting of Morgnaga, this 1965 work was apparently exhibited, perhaps at the Parrish Art Museum. Unlike his Portrait of a Young Girl, there is little exploration of the expressive properties of oil paint. Instead, we have what looks like an illustration in oil, but it is less visually compelling than much of his illustrative work intended for publication.

Constantin Alajálov, Still life with roses, oil on board, 1965

Constantin Alajálov, Still life with roses, detail, 1965

Constantin Alajálov, Still life with roses, detail, 1965

Constantin Alajálov's oil signature

The back of the frame indicates that this piece was exhibited on Long Island.

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Constantin Alajálov, Still life with roses, oil on board, 1965

Note:  Read more on  the art of Constantin Alajálov.

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