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Oil painting Lenin with a newspaper Fedor Zagorodnyuk
Oil painting Lenin with a newspaper Fedor Zagorodnyuk
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The oil painting titled "Lenin with a Newspaper" presents a thought-provoking portrait of a figure who resembles Vladimir Lenin, a prominent historical leader. He is depicted seated comfortably, yet with an air of authority, in an interior setting that suggests an office or study room filled with books and papers—symbols of intellect and governance. Lenin is portrayed in a moment of quiet repose, his face carrying an expression of contemplation or critical analysis. He holds an open newspaper, the title of which is prominently displayed in reverse, indicating that we are viewing the paper as if through his own eyes. This positioning involves the viewer directly in the act of reading and interpreting the news along with the subject. His attire is formal, consisting of a dark suit and a red tie, which may symbolically echo the colors often associated with Lenin's political ideology. The light source casts a soft glow on his face, highlighting his discerning gaze and the slight furrow of his brow, enhancing the sense of a keen mind engaged with the content of the paper. The background is rich in dark wood tones and muted colors, providing a contrast that focuses the viewer's attention on the central figure. Details such as the textured wood paneling and the ambient lighting suggest an atmosphere of seriousness and the weight of responsibility. Overall, the painting captures not just a likeness but an essence, offering a window into a private moment of reflection for a public figure known for his influence on 20th-century history. It is a study in power, intellect, and the perpetual importance of staying informed through the written word.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Lenin with a newspaper" - 1986 year
* ARTISTS: Fedor Zagorodnyuk
* SIZE: 130x110 cm/'51.18x43.30 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product
About the artists: Zagorodnyuk Fedor Ivanovich. Born on February 12, 1922, in the village of Guncha, Vinnytsia region. Graduated from the Kiev State Art Institute (1950). Teachers in the specialty: K. Trokhimenko, G. Melikhov. Painter, graphic artist. Author of portraits, landscapes, thematic paintings. He found an original solution for revealing characters in portraits. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (1978). Honored Artist of Ukraine (2008). Awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree (1985), and medals. Worked in the Kherson Association of Artists (1954). Participated in exhibitions: regional, republican, all-Union and foreign (since 1950). Personal exhibitions - in Kherson (1973, 1982, 1992, 1998-1999, 2002, 2007), Kyiv (1998). Main works: “Dispatcher” (1969), “The Last Frontier” (1990), “Honored Worker of Culture A. M. Kardivar” (2006), “My Wife” (2007); painting - “I saw the light”, “V. Filatov" (1956), "V. Stroganov" (1957), "Mechanizer G. Baida" (1960), "Major General G. Vekhin" (1967), "Mother", "Dispatcher" (1969), "Academician L. Greben" (1973), " Commander of the cruiser "Red Crimea" Rear Admiral A. Zubkov" (1974), "Combine operator M. Braga" (1981), "The feat of cadets at Stalingrad in 1942" (1983), "Self-portrait" (1985), "The Last Frontier" "(1990), "People's Artist of Ukraine A. Shovkunenko", "V. Chuprina", "Evening. Zburevsky Plavni" (1998), "Ya. Goloborodko" (1999), "For Cathedral Ukraine" (2001), "People's Artist of Ukraine L. Litvinenko", "Dearest" (2005), "Sculptor Yu. Stepanyan" (2006), "Teacher (Artist's Wife)", “Our Klitschko” (2008); a series of graphic portraits. The works are stored in the Kherson Museum of Local Lore, the Museum of Academician V. Filatov at the Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the Academy of Medical Sciences (Odessa). Lived and worked in the city of Kherson. Died March 13, 2017.
The oil painting titled "Lenin with a Newspaper" presents a thought-provoking portrait of a figure who resembles Vladimir Lenin, a prominent historical leader. He is depicted seated comfortably, yet with an air of authority, in an interior setting that suggests an office or study room filled with books and papers—symbols of intellect and governance. Lenin is portrayed in a moment of quiet repose, his face carrying an expression of contemplation or critical analysis. He holds an open newspaper, the title of which is prominently displayed in reverse, indicating that we are viewing the paper as if through his own eyes. This positioning involves the viewer directly in the act of reading and interpreting the news along with the subject. His attire is formal, consisting of a dark suit and a red tie, which may symbolically echo the colors often associated with Lenin's political ideology. The light source casts a soft glow on his face, highlighting his discerning gaze and the slight furrow of his brow, enhancing the sense of a keen mind engaged with the content of the paper. The background is rich in dark wood tones and muted colors, providing a contrast that focuses the viewer's attention on the central figure. Details such as the textured wood paneling and the ambient lighting suggest an atmosphere of seriousness and the weight of responsibility. Overall, the painting captures not just a likeness but an essence, offering a window into a private moment of reflection for a public figure known for his influence on 20th-century history. It is a study in power, intellect, and the perpetual importance of staying informed through the written word.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Lenin with a newspaper" - 1986 year
* ARTISTS: Fedor Zagorodnyuk
* SIZE: 130x110 cm/'51.18x43.30 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product
About the artists: Zagorodnyuk Fedor Ivanovich. Born on February 12, 1922, in the village of Guncha, Vinnytsia region. Graduated from the Kiev State Art Institute (1950). Teachers in the specialty: K. Trokhimenko, G. Melikhov. Painter, graphic artist. Author of portraits, landscapes, thematic paintings. He found an original solution for revealing characters in portraits. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (1978). Honored Artist of Ukraine (2008). Awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree (1985), and medals. Worked in the Kherson Association of Artists (1954). Participated in exhibitions: regional, republican, all-Union and foreign (since 1950). Personal exhibitions - in Kherson (1973, 1982, 1992, 1998-1999, 2002, 2007), Kyiv (1998). Main works: “Dispatcher” (1969), “The Last Frontier” (1990), “Honored Worker of Culture A. M. Kardivar” (2006), “My Wife” (2007); painting - “I saw the light”, “V. Filatov" (1956), "V. Stroganov" (1957), "Mechanizer G. Baida" (1960), "Major General G. Vekhin" (1967), "Mother", "Dispatcher" (1969), "Academician L. Greben" (1973), " Commander of the cruiser "Red Crimea" Rear Admiral A. Zubkov" (1974), "Combine operator M. Braga" (1981), "The feat of cadets at Stalingrad in 1942" (1983), "Self-portrait" (1985), "The Last Frontier" "(1990), "People's Artist of Ukraine A. Shovkunenko", "V. Chuprina", "Evening. Zburevsky Plavni" (1998), "Ya. Goloborodko" (1999), "For Cathedral Ukraine" (2001), "People's Artist of Ukraine L. Litvinenko", "Dearest" (2005), "Sculptor Yu. Stepanyan" (2006), "Teacher (Artist's Wife)", “Our Klitschko” (2008); a series of graphic portraits. The works are stored in the Kherson Museum of Local Lore, the Museum of Academician V. Filatov at the Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the Academy of Medical Sciences (Odessa). Lived and worked in the city of Kherson. Died March 13, 2017.
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