
Description
The oil painting on canvas titled "Breath of Spring" captures a tender and poetic moment shared between two women as they are enveloped by the gentle spirit of spring. Their figures, delicately rendered, dominate the composition, framed by vibrant blossoms and abstract natural motifs that swirl around them like a soft breeze. The painting is imbued with a deep sense of intimacy and tranquility, inviting the viewer into a serene world where time slows down and the senses awaken to nature's renewal. The woman on the right, with closed eyes and a serene expression, holds a cluster of white blossoms gently between her hands. Her face radiates quiet joy and meditative presence, as though she is inhaling the very breath of spring, finding comfort and connection in the fragrance of the flowers. Her features are softly lit, her lips slightly parted in reverie, and a floral wreath adorns her hair, blending her identity with the season itself. Her traditional-style dress, adorned with geometric patterns and embroidered details, hints at cultural roots and timeless femininity. Facing her is another woman with long, flowing hair, who gazes at her companion with a gentle, understanding expression. Her profile is elegantly defined, her cheeks touched with warm blush, and her eyes are calm and observant. The floral elements in her hair mirror those of her counterpart, symbolizing a shared connection not only to nature, but to one another. Their attire echoes traditional designs with a modern palette, suggesting a fusion of heritage and individuality. The background is alive with swirling abstract shapes, rich in jewel tones-emerald greens, amethysts, and shades of gold and aquamarine-suggesting a forest or garden in full bloom, yet remaining stylistically dreamlike. The blue sky cuts through the composition with clarity, adding contrast and enhancing the brightness of the blossoms. White petals seem to float through the air, blurring the line between environment and imagination, creating the sensation that spring is not only around the figures, but also within them.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Breath of spring"
* ARTISTS: Anatoly Tarabanov
* SIZE: 60x80 cm/'23.62x31.49 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.
Reserve: $690.00
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Abstract oil painting Breath of spring Anatoly Tarabanov
Estimate $2,100-$3,000
Starting Price
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Abstract and Impressionism Arts Auction
Feb 19, 2026 1:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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