Title: Oil painting Red Sultana (based on Lev Bakst) V. Konotopsky Description: No1679"Red Sultana" by renowned Ukrainian artist Viktor Konotopsky, inspired by Lev Bakst, captures the exotic theatricality and opulent fantasy of the East through a figure that seems to step out of myth or ballet. Clad in richly patterned red trousers and intricate jewelry, the woman exudes both elegance and strength. Her body, delicately poised with one foot dipped into the water, suggests movement, grace, and command over her surroundings. The stylized tattoos and textures on her skin echo Bakst's love for costume and symbolism, turning the figure into a living tapestry of cultural motifs. Konotopsky uses this composition to express the sensual dynamism of femininity in performance, referencing the bold visual language of the Ballets Russes. The "Red Sultana" is not just a character but a dream of power, beauty, and Eastern mystique-seen through a lens of modernist theatricality and timeless allure.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Red Sultana" - (based on Lev Bakst)* ARTISTS: V. Konotopsky* SIZE: 56x40 cm/'22.04x15.74 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, cardboard* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product
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