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Portrait of Dalí, 2026
Krum Kostov  

Painting : oil · 45 x 35 x 2 cm 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

€550 550 €
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Shipped from: Bulgaria

Delivery to: Germany , € 72

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Painting : Unique artwork

Condition

Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang

with stretcher frame

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Dimensions ( cm • inch )

45 x 35 x 2 cm 17.7 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Description

A vibrant explosion of color defines this composition. Bold yellow tones dominate the background. They clash with cool blues and deep greys. The central figure emerges through fragmented lines. It is a study of geometric tension. Sharp angles create a stylized profile. A singular eye gazes outward with intensity. The artist integrates cryptic notations and mathematical symbols. These marks weave through the skin and atmosphere. They suggest a mind caught in a whirlwind of calculation and chaos. Heavy impasto adds a tactile dimension to the canvas. Rhythmic brushstrokes guide the eye across the surface. The palette shifts from luminous gold to somber indigo. This contrast heightens the emotional weight of the portrait. Subtle hints of red animate the cheek and lips. A dark, curving line defines the jaw. It anchors the floating elements of the face. The lower section reveals a hand in a contemplative gesture. It blends into a swirling vortex of primary hues. Every stroke feels urgent. The final result is a compelling synthesis of human emotion and abstract logic. The composition concludes with a dense cluster of dark pigment in the lower right corner.

Portrait

Colors

Salvador Dali

Faces

Yellow

Sky blue

Krum Kostov, Portrait of Dalí

Krum Kostov

Bulgaria  • 1952

Presentation

Krum Kostov was born on July 3, 1952 in Sofia.

In 1981 he graduated from the Art Academy in Sofia

1881 - 1989 - works in the field of graphic design. In 1984 he went to Paris, where he also worked painting. After returning to Sofia, he worked in both painting and drawing.

Professional author with a successful international career, many exhibitions in Bulgaria and abroad, and works in private collections around the globe.

From 1989 until now works exclusively painting.

His works are owned by private collectors from over 20 countries around the world. He works and lives in Bulgaria.

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