Fortune Telling, 2007
Alexander Litvinov  

Painting : oil · 80 x 100 x 2 cm 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

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"Fortune Telling" by the acclaimed Ukrainian artist Alexander Litvinov is a richly detailed and theatrical depiction of a traditional Slavic folk ritual—an intimate moment where young women seek insight into their future. Dressed in vibrant Ukrainian attire, adorned with ornate embroidery and layers of jewelry, the girls gather around a table lit by warm candlelight. Their faces glow with anticipation, curiosity, and awe as an elderly fortune teller—cloaked in fur and wisdom—deals cards and points with mischievous confidence. Surrounding them are symbolic elements: a black cat, dried herbs, a sleeping dog, a raven, and an enchanted atmosphere evoking both folklore and magic. Through exaggerated expressions and meticulous detail, Litvinov captures not only the mystical charm of divination traditions, but also the emotional spectrum of hope, wonder, and superstition that accompanies youth on the threshold of destiny. This painting is a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian heritage and the timeless allure of mystery.

Everyday life

figurative

Baroque

People

Romanticism

Tradition

Ukraine

Beige

Red

Alexander Litvinov, Fortune Telling
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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