An artwork on Galleree from Igor Shulman.
About the artwork
Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman$6,950.00
Original Oil Painting by Igor Shulman – For Sale
Technical Specification
Year: 2023
Size: 59.06 W x 45.28 H x 2 D in / 150 x 115 x 5 cm
Style: Impressionistic
Subject: Still life
Technique: Oil on Canvas
Framing details: Artwork rolled and sent in a tube, stretching and framing available on request
You are not mistaken. It’s not a bookshelf, as you initially thought. This is a portrait. A portrait as a reflection, as a metaphor of your life.
I worked on this for 2 years. So that everyone could understand that this bookshelf belongs to a lonely old man. It was collected for years, chaotically, haphazardly, and largely unnecessary. But it’s alive.
Since childhood, I’ve loved home libraries. In every house I go to, I first run to the bookshelf, if there is one, of course. I assure you, spending half an hour at the bookshelf, you will learn more about the owner than in a day of conversation.
Bookshelves consist not only of books. They are populated by everything that surrounds the owner. They reflect his inner world, even if he doesn’t strive for it. It happens naturally.
So I thought to suggest that you draw your bookshelves as your portraits. It can be quite fun. And you don’t have to record what’s in your shelf. You can come up with everything that could be there. Every book, every trinket.
Create a melody. And I will help you turn it into a song. Or an opera. Everything depends on the size of your imagination and bank account.
The sizes of your fantasies are boundless, the sizes of the canvas are practically the same. Immerse yourself in them. It’s enjoyable.
About the artist
Igor Shulman, born in 1959, is a Russian artist based in Prague, known for his figurative works that demonstrate contemporary characters in everyday scenarios, showcasing a realistic style with innovative elements and a classical painterly approach.Address: Na Rybníčku 1364/12, Prague, Czech Republic
The best place to view Igor Shulman‘s artwork is on Galleree. Hear the story behind this work, interact with the image, discuss with people, curate your own playlists, and discover so much more from great artists and institutions alike.