Anastasia Kuznetsova-RufHeadless Horseman, 2013 ·
(from the “From the HOLIDAY to the HOLIDAY” series)
Canvas, charcoal pencil, tempera · 150 × 140 cm · Russia

The painting captures a man wholly absorbed in the object of his affection, his ardor eclipsing all rationality. Amidst this fervor, a minuscule yet poignant detail emerges at the lower edge of the canvas: an intricate, lace-edged stocking adorning the leg of his beloved.

This subtle element speaks volumes, painting a vivid tableau of the splendor inherent in this celebration of emotions, a language that transcends the need for words.

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