Marquise, 2009
Painting : oil · 60 x 60 x 2 cm 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
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Painting : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
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60 x 60 x 2 cm 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Litv 626
The painting "Marquise" by the renowned Ukrainian artist Alexander Litvinov is a witty and richly detailed portrayal of aristocratic vanity, intrigue, and seduction. At its center is a powdered noblewoman—opulent in jewelry, silk, and lace—seated at a gambling table, cards in hand and a sly smile on her face. A small, expressive dog holds a card in its mouth, hinting at deception or secret knowledge, while an older gentleman behind her gazes on with both desire and suspicion. Litvinov fills the background with a lively salon scene—nobles, chandeliers, laughter, and intrigue—immersing the viewer in the luxurious but morally ambiguous world of the 18th-century elite. The exaggerated expressions, rich textures, and symbolic props create a theatrical mood. Through this painting, the artist offers a satirical yet affectionate commentary on power, flirtation, manipulation, and the games people play—not only at the card table but in life. It's a playful critique of social façades and the performance of elegance, where charm can be as sharp as any trick.
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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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