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Portrait of the Shepherd Sh. Chokparbayev

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Description

Author: Antonenko, Peter. 1921-1984
Half-length portrait of a man looking toward the viewer. The figure is depicted in dark outerwear and a malakhai (traditional fur headdress) made of reddish fox fur, which serves as a striking decorative accent within the composition. The neutral light background emphasizes the distinctive silhouette and emotional expressiveness of the figure. The color palette is built on a combination of warm ochre-red, pinkish, and deep dark tones. The painterly manner is free and expressive.
Date: 1957
Dimensions: 71×57 сm
969-ж

Category: Fine arts
Material: Cardboard
Technique: Oil painting

Condition

Two punctures are present in the lower part; minor paint losses are visible.

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