What is the thematic context of Whirligig I?

recurring organic forms, intense line work, dürer-like etching, expressionism, surrealist symbolism, soviet era anxieties, collective consciousness

Is Whirligig I under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

Artwork Info: Whirligig I

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Whirligig I

Oleksandr Aksinin (1949 – 1985)

Explore Oleksandr Aksinin's captivating etchings – a 'Dürer of Lviv'! Discover Ukrainian art, winter scenes & intricate detail in this Soviet printmaking master's work.

About this artwork

Title: Whirligig I
Artist: Oleksandr Aksinin
Year: 1978
Format: Square
Copyright status: Under copyright
Color palette: Earthy
Main color: Espresso
Keywords: “beehive art” , art” , ukrainian art
Color intensity: Balanced
Topics: intricate lines , surreal symbolism , monochromatic

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