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Emperor's soldier, 1999
Alexander Litvinov  

Painting : oil · 20 x 12 x 2 cm 7.9 x 4.7 x 0.8 inch

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In "Emperor's Soldier", Alexander Litvinov presents a dramatic and theatrical portrayal of a Japanese imperial officer, cast in the rigid stance of duty and conquest. Clad in full military regalia, the figure stands tall with a saber in one hand and a baton in the other, flanked by rising sun banners and surrounded by the glow of war-torn skies. His expression is stern, almost frozen — a symbol of unwavering allegiance and the machinery of empire. Litvinov's use of bold, contrasting colors and harsh lighting emphasizes the intensity of military pride, while also casting an eerie glow on the moral cost of obedience. The faceless soldiers in the background suggest the collective fate of men shaped by imperial ambition. Through this painting, Litvinov examines the tension between honor and aggression, ceremony and devastation. It is both a historical depiction and a critical reflection on militarism — evoking respect, unease, and contemplation all at once.

Portrait

Political and historical

Expressionism

War

History

New realism

Soldiers

Black

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Alexander Litvinov, Emperor's soldier
Ukraine  • 1967  - 2016

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Alexander Arkadyevich Litvinov Born in 1967 in Lubny, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.

Alexander Litvinov passed away on September 15, 2016.

Schooling in book art (received his first fee from a publisher).

Graduated from the Odessa Theater and Art School with a specialty in "Artistic Design of Puppet Performances and Artistic Butaforic Art."

Collaboration with publishers "Raduga," "Dnipro" in Kyiv, and "Mayak" - designed over 30 books.

Until 1992: Art exhibitions and auctions in Odessa.

Since 1993: Participation in numerous exhibitions in Lubny, personal exhibitions in Lubny and Dnipro.

2015: Participant in the VII All-Ukrainian Exhibition "Lubenska Art Spring - 2015."

The artist's works are present in private collections across Eastern and Western Europe, the USA, and Canada.

The choice of his life path was significantly influenced by his father, Arkady Petrovich Litvinov, a talented artist and excellent educator. His older brother, Oleg Arkadyevich Litvinov, a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, also chose the artistic path.

From a young age, his fascination with historical and biblical literature significantly impacted the artist's creative style. He works in the style of figurative art, where the main focus is on the depiction of the human body. Alexander Litvinov's paintings bring historical and biblical narratives to life, often featuring numerous characters, compositionally arranged according to genre conventions. He has created around a thousand works in total.

In his paintings, the artist aimed to convey global events and bright ideas, meticulously searching for deep layers of historical past. The motto of his creativity was inspired by the philosopher Kant: "Enclosed life - free art." Despite a serious illness, he generously gifted his art to people, creating large-scale artistic canvases that illuminated with the starlight of his soul.

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