Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Constantin Alajálov's Garden Statue

Constantin Alajálov's oil on masonite painting of a garden statue is currently being offered on eBay. It shows off Alajálov's formidable painting technique, here somewhat Impressionistic. Possibly this work was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. It's a colorful, sun-dappled image which enhances our understanding of this artist's abilities, but I still prefer the sophisticated humor of his commercial illustrations.

Constantin Alajálov, Painting of a garden statue, oil on masonite


Constantin Alajálov, Detail of garden statue, oil on masonite

Constantin Alajálov, Detail of garden statue, oil on masonite

Constantin Alajálov, Detail of garden statue, oil on masonite

Constantin Alajálov's oil signature


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Constantin-Alajalov-c-1950-garden-statue-painting-Russian-artist-/160669457486


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Constantin-Alajalov-c-1950-garden-statue-painting-Russian-artist-/160669457486


Note:  My new surefire conversation-starter is "Did you know I am the latest winner in the Moment magazine Cartoon Caption Contest?" This replaces "What do you think about gum disease?" and is markedly more useful in polite society. Now I can expect to receive many more invitations to dinner parties this summer.

Another good opener is "What can I tell you about Constantin Alajálov?" Everything I know is already on the blog.

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