Still life
Dmitry Oboznenko's painting is a still life full of color and vibrancy, showcasing the artist’s skill in rendering texture and form. The foreground features bright slices of watermelon surrounded by a variety of fruits such as grapes, apples, and plums. The rich palette includes shades of red, green, and yellow, evoking a sense of abundance and summer freshness. The fabric in the background is adorned with intricate patterns, adding depth and complexity to the composition. Obaznenko employs soft, flowing brushstrokes to convey the tenderness of the fruits, contrasting with the more rigid lines of the background. This work impresses with its realism while maintaining an element of artistic interpretation characteristic of still lifes crafted in the style of realism.
Dmitry Obosnenko
Russian and Soviet artist. From 1957 he participated in exhibitions, showing his works alongside those of the leading masters of Leningrad fine art. He painted portraits, genre and battle compositions, landscapes and sketches from life. He engaged in satirical graphics; from 1957 to 1990 he was an active participant in the creative association of artists and satirists 'Combat Pencil', and the author of numerous satirical posters. He worked in the techniques of oil and tempera painting, and drawing. His most important works, which brought him recognition, are dedicated to the theme of the Great Patriotic War, the image of the Russian soldier, and the moral victory in the confrontation with cruelty and evil. He was awarded the honorary title of Merited Artist of the RSFSR. In 1989–1992, the artist's works were successfully presented at exhibitions and auctions of Russian painting at L'École de Leningrad in France. His works are held in the State Russian Museum, the State Tretyakov Gallery, in museums and private collections in Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the USA, Italy, and other countries.