Artwork

Sketch for Carousel

Sketch for Carousel, by Oleksandr Murashko, unspecified, 1905
Sketch for Carousel, by Oleksandr Murashko, unspecified, 1905

Sketch for Carousel is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Oleksandr Murashko. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Ukraine.

About this work

Overview

Oleksandr Murashko's 'Sketch for Carousel' is a 1905 painting held at the National Art Museum of Ukraine.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts an interior scene, likely a carousel or a crowded room, with figures in various poses, conveying a sense of dynamic movement.

Technique & Style

Executed in a post-impressionist style, the painting features a muted color palette dominated by browns, grays, and beiges, with touches of red and yellow.

History & Provenance

Created in 1905, 'Sketch for Carousel' is part of the National Art Museum of Ukraine's collection, reflecting Murashko's contribution to Ukrainian art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Oleksandr Murashko

Artist

Oleksandr Murashko

Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Murashko (Ukrainian: Олександр Олександрович Мурашко; September 7 1875 – June 14, 1919) was a prominent Ukrainian artist, widely known for his unusually expressive paintings.