Sappho and Phaon (David Improvisation)
Print information
- Artwork printed by EPSON Stylus Pro 7880 (Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Vivid Magenta) on canvas.
- Limited edition prints of 100. Each artwork will be individually printed, signed, dated and numbered by the artist Vladimir Zunuzin.
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- Year created: 2005
- Medium: oil on canvas
- Dimensions (cm): 112x160
This painting reimagines Jacques-Louis David’s Sappho and Phaon through a vivid, abstract improvisation. At its center, two figures emerge: a woman draped in flowing red tones and a pale, delicate figure reaching outward, their interaction caught in a moment of intimacy and tension. Their presence glows against a backdrop of luminous blues, greens, and yellows, which dissolve the classical setting into waves of expressive color.
The right side of the canvas shifts into fragmented shapes and architectural hints, suggesting an interior while simultaneously unraveling it into abstraction. Sharp lines and softened washes of paint coexist, creating a dialogue between structure and emotion. This duality mirrors the painting’s theme of passion and vulnerability, love and uncertainty.
Rather than replicating David’s neoclassical clarity, the artwork emphasizes feeling and fluidity. It transforms a mythological narrative into a kaleidoscope of sensations, where figures, space, and color blend seamlessly, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the poetry of shifting forms.
