Etude 5
1984, 26"x32" original tempera on heavy paper
$2995.00
Depicting a surreal village landscape with distorted architecture and expressive human figures, this vibrant artwork brings emotional depth and dynamic visuals to any room. Perfect for art lovers and collectors, it is a conversation starter and a striking decor piece.
This 1984 Expressionist painting, "Etude 5" is an original tempera work on heavy paper measuring 26"x32". Evoking the distinct style of grotesque realism, the artwork captures a surreal, emotionally dense vignette of daily life in a provincial Soviet village.
The painting employs a muted, dusty watercolor-like palette punctuated by the striking red of the woman's dress. The distorted anatomy, elongated features of the characters, bare trees, and dark birds wheeling in a pale sky all work together to create a deeply atmospheric, narrative-driven piece full of psychological depth and social commentary.
The Leaning Tower: On the left stands a prominent, multi-tiered brick tower—reminiscent of a decaying water tower or church belfry—that tilts precariously. Out of its ruined, hollow top grows a cluster of dead, barren tree branches.