The Last Belle Époque (2014) Painting by Igor Galan

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  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions Height 31.5in, Width 48in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
  • Framing This artwork is not framed
  • Categories Paintings under $20,000 Classicism Female nudes
In this evocative oil on canvas from 2014, Igor Galan transports the classical reclining nude into a cinematic scene tinged with desire and detachment. A blonde woman stretches across the hood of a car, her pale body contrasted with dark velvet upholstery and the cold gleam of metal. Cosmetics and personal objects are scattered like stage props, suggesting [...]
In this evocative oil on canvas from 2014, Igor Galan transports the classical reclining nude into a cinematic scene tinged with desire and detachment. A blonde woman stretches across the hood of a car, her pale body contrasted with dark velvet upholstery and the cold gleam of metal. Cosmetics and personal objects are scattered like stage props, suggesting a moment after indulgence – or just before seduction.

Painted with academic softness and compositional elegance, the artwork merges traditional technique with cultural commentary. The figure’s gaze is calm but unreadable, her setting luxurious yet strangely empty – a tension that makes the painting endlessly intriguing.

The work has been sold but remains available for commission. A highlight for collectors of sensual academic oil painting, narrative portraiture, and high-sheen realism.

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Nude WomanSensual PaintingOil On CanvasReclining FemaleCar Hood Nude

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Renowned Ukrainian artist Igor Galan (b. 1964, Lviv) is known for his dynamic career and artistic expertise. Graduating with distinction from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, he explored diverse [...]

Renowned Ukrainian artist Igor Galan (b. 1964, Lviv) is known for his dynamic career and artistic expertise. Graduating with distinction from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, he explored diverse styles, from kinetic painting to realism and political satire. Highlights of his career include a groundbreaking exhibition at the Ukrainian Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and the creation of his iconic painting “Gorbachev and His 15 Republics.” Galan’s technical skill and conceptual vision are evident in his ability to move between styles and themes, making his work highly sought after for public and private collections globally.

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