Alexey Golovin, Orpheus and Eurydice.

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Oil on canvas

120 x 200 cm
47 1/4 x 78 3/4 in

In Alexey Golovin's painting 'Orpheus and Eurydice' (2016), a poignant and emotionally charged scene unfolds, capturing the timeless tragedy of love and loss. Set against a mystical backdrop of an...

In Alexey Golovin's painting "Orpheus and Eurydice" (2016), a poignant and emotionally charged scene unfolds, capturing the timeless tragedy of love and loss. Set against a mystical backdrop of an otherworldly landscape, the artist portrays Orpheus, the legendary musician, with his lyre in hand Golovin's meticulous brushwork highlights the delicate contours of Orpheus' form, emphasizing his raw emotional expression. Behind him, Eurydice, portrayed with subtlety and grace, lingers as a spectral presence, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of their connection. Through a careful interplay of light and shadow, Golovin captures the emotional turmoil and longing that pervade the narrative, inviting viewers to reflect upon the power of music, the depths of grief, and the fragility of human connection. "Orpheus and Eurydice" invites contemplation on the depths of love, the weight of loss, and the courage it takes to journey into the unknown in search of redemption.

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Alexey Golovin Russia, 1977

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