Four stylised figures gather around a small chessboard in “Red desire” by Mariya Yugina. A woman in a red-orange dress sits in the foreground opposite a man wearing a dark eye mask and a suit. Behind them, another man leans into the scene, while a fair-haired woman holds a long, dark cigarette holder near her face.
Tall, pale glasses and slender chess pieces introduce delicate details among the figures’ angular hands and arms. Warm red, orange and golden fields dominate the background and dress, while dark green, blue and almost black create contrasts in the clothing and furniture. Overlapping shapes draw the people closely together, giving the composition a Cubist character.
The title, mask and elegant social details may suggest attraction, assumed roles and a game extending beyond the chessboard. Tilted faces and expressive hand gestures leave the story open. The vertical 73 × 92 cm format emphasises the dress’s flowing length and the close gathering around the game.
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- Original oil painting on canvas by Mariya Yugina.
- Painted on the edges and looks perfect without frame.
- Signed by the artist.
- With fixings on the backside, ready to be put on your wall.
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Four stylised figures gather around a small chessboard in “Red desire” by Mariya Yugina. A woman in a red-orange dress sits in the foreground opposite a man wearing a dark eye mask and a suit. Behind them, another man leans into the scene, while a fair-haired woman holds a long, dark cigarette holder near her face.
Tall, pale glasses and slender chess pieces introduce delicate details among the figures’ angular hands and arms. Warm red, orange and golden fields dominate the background and dress, while dark green, blue and almost black create contrasts in the clothing and furniture. Overlapping shapes draw the people closely together, giving the composition a Cubist character.
The title, mask and elegant social details may suggest attraction, assumed roles and a game extending beyond the chessboard. Tilted faces and expressive hand gestures leave the story open. The vertical 73 × 92 cm format emphasises the dress’s flowing length and the close gathering around the game.
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