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.
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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| Constantin Alajálov, Painting of a garden statue, oil on masonite |
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| Constantin Alajálov, Detail of garden statue, oil on masonite |
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| Constantin Alajálov, Detail of garden statue, oil on masonite |
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| Constantin Alajálov, Detail of garden statue, oil on masonite |
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| Constantin Alajálov's oil signature |
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| http://www.ebay.com/itm/Constantin-Alajalov-c-1950-garden-statue-painting-Russian-artist-/160669457486 |
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| 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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