Alexei-Antonov paintings

Alexei Antonov is a contemporary Russian artist famous for his extraordinary skill in the classical tradition, particularly still lifes.

Alexei Antonov's Style and Focus

• Genre: Primarily known for Still Life paintings. He also creates landscape and portrait work.

• Technique: Antonov paints using techniques rooted in the Old Masters style, particularly inspired by Dutch and Flemish painters of the 17th century.

• Realism/Hyper-realism: His work is remarkable for its photorealistic detail and the texture he achieves, making subjects like fruit, wine, glass, and metal appear incredibly tactile and lifelike.

• Composition: His still lifes are often characterized by a rich, dark background (Chiaroscuro effect), which makes the brightly lit subjects pop dramatically off the canvas, emphasizing their form and texture.

• Media: He works primarily in Oil on Canvas.

Signature Subjects

His most famous works often feature arrangements of:

• Fruit: Grapes, peaches, plums, and apples.

• Glass and Liquids: Crystal wine glasses filled with wine or water, reflecting light and objects around them.

• Metal Objects: Ornate silver or brass vessels.

• Fabrics: Richly draped cloth or velvet.

He has gained international acclaim for reviving and mastering these traditional painting methods.