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Title: Abstract oil painting Red poppies Anatoly Tarabanov

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The oil painting on canvas titled "Red Poppies" immerses the viewer in a dreamlike moment of peace, femininity, and nature's gentle embrace. At the heart of the composition lies a young woman, reclined amidst a vibrant field of blooming red poppies, her body gracefully curved in harmony with the surrounding floral rhythm. Her serene expression and relaxed posture suggest that she is not merely resting, but surrendering herself completely to the warmth of the sun, the softness of the earth, and the intoxicating beauty of the flowers that envelop her. The woman's pale turquoise dress flows organically with her form and echoes the surrounding hues of the field, integrating her presence into the landscape rather than separating her from it. Her long, chestnut hair is adorned with delicate flowers, echoing the natural motifs around her and further emphasizing her unity with nature. Her facial expression, eyes gently closed, reflects a state of blissful introspection or perhaps a peaceful slumber, inviting the viewer to share in this intimate and tranquil moment. The red poppies, rendered in lush, expressive brushstrokes, dominate the foreground and middle ground of the painting. Their bold petals open wide, creating a striking contrast against the green and gold of the grass and foliage. Each flower is painted with variations in tone and texture, capturing both their fragility and vitality. The richness of the reds-ranging from deep crimson to soft coral-imbues the work with emotional intensity and passion, while the translucency of the petals allows for a gentle interplay with light. Golden highlights, suggestive of scattered sunbeams or dappled sunlight, shimmer across the surface of the canvas, animating the scene and adding depth. In the background, a dreamy palette of pastel aquas, pinks, and lavenders diffuses into one another, giving the impression of a summer meadow extending infinitely beyond the frame. This abstract backdrop helps to detach the scene from a specific location or time, transforming it into a universal symbol of harmony between human and nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Red poppies"
* ARTISTS: Anatoly Tarabanov
* SIZE: 70x90 cm/'27.55x35.43 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: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov was born on September 25, 1953 in Zaporozhye.
Artist - painter.
In 1973 he graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk Art College.
Teachers: Kuko, Shchedrov.
Since 1988 member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Since 1978 participated in regional, republican and foreign exhibitions. Works in the field of easel painting. Author of genre paintings, portraits, landscapes. The works are kept in art museums and in private collections of Ukraine, as well as abroad, in particular in Israel, Poland, France, Germany. Works by Tarabanova AB full of motives of philosophy, allegory, lyrical and poetic world outlook.

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