“Friend “, author’s original oil painting,2023.
Oil on stretched canvas 40x60x2 cm.
Not varnished, not framed.
The painting depicts a dog as a great friend to man. This is the story of friendship between a little girl and a dog, the picture is positive. The dog shielded the girl from the huge waves; she is her friend and protector. The girl, despite the danger, runs to her friend across the waves and knows that everything will be fine, because she has a protector and a friend, a support. There is a philosophical subtext in the picture... sometimes a dog can be nobler, more loyal and more reliable than a person. She will always be a true friend. I was also inspired by stories when dogs actually saved people in war, sometimes risking their lives, it’s incredible.