Self-portrait, 1967
The painting by Alexandr Petrov, executed in a realistic style, features an expressive portrait of a young man lost in deep contemplation. The modest palette of grays and browns highlights the pensive and somewhat melancholic nature of the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates an impression of volume and depth, emphasizing the lines and contours of the face, which convey inner determination and strength of character. The neutral background enhances the focus on the man's face, drawing attention to his eyes, full of emotion and life experience.
Alexander Petrov
Soviet and Russian artist, painter, member of the Union of Artists of the USSR. In 1975 he graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture named after I. E. Repin (painting department, studio of A. A. Milnikov). From 1975 to 1978 he worked in the creative studio of A. A. Milnikov. Since 1975 he has participated in exhibitions in Russia, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Sweden, and the USA. Member of the Union of Artists of the USSR (since 1975). Member of the Petersburg Academy of Contemporary Art 'SPASI' since 1996.