Portrait of Folk Craftsman R. Sarsenbin

Description

Author: Dzhusupov, Ali. 1928-1976
The portrait depicts the honoured folk craftsman Rakhym Sarsenbin with a grey beard, wearing a dark traditional taqiya and a grey jacket with awards on its lapel. The figure is rendered in a three-quarter turn against a neutral, light background. The palette is built on a restrained combination of grey-blue tones in the clothing and background, balanced by warm flesh tones in the face and pinpoint colour accents of the awards. The free, impasto style with broad brushstrokes highlights the distinct character and dignity of the master. The artwork captures a folk master and ornamental artist who made a significant contribution to the preservation and systematization of Kazakh applied art.