Антикварний живопис «Дівчинка з собачкою», Борис Гладченко

This antique painting depicts a scene with a child and a dog in an armchair. The girl's red dress with bright ornamentation contrasts with the dog's black fur. The child's gaze is directed to the side. Soft lighting emphasises the intimate atmosphere of the scene. The painting is executed with broad strokes. The artist paid special attention to textures: the dog's fur, the fabric of the clothes, the armchair - the materiality is masterfully conveyed. On the back of the canvas is a signature with the artist's surname and the title of the painting. The author is Russian artist Boris Nikolayevich Gradchenko (1929-2005). The original frame has gilding and carved decor with rocaille motifs. The gilding has a light patina and blends harmoniously with the colour scheme of the canvas, emphasising the expressiveness of the painting.