Mikhail ZuyeuThe Gift of the Apple, Oil Painting2024
2024
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Artist Comments
A figure, cloaked in teal, calmly extends an apple forward against a muted rose background. The fruit, glowing with realism and crowned with a leaf, contrasts with the stylized serenity of the woman's profile. The scene feels symbolic, an offering poised between temptation and grace, leaving the viewer to question the nature of the exchange.
About the Artist
Artist Mikhail Zuyeu creates balanced, structured compositions infused with vivid color and natural motifs. "I intend to bring joy, calm, and happiness in every painting I create," says Mikhail. Influenced strongly by the elegance and geometry of Art Deco, his work combines clarity of form with organic harmony, often featuring trees, sunlight, and water. A self-taught artist, Mikhail first trained as an architect and began his career in 1978 before returning to painting after his retirement in 2019. He now works in a light-filled garage studio in the Pacific Northwest, where music accompanies his creative process. When not painting, Mikhail enjoys reading, traveling, and listening to music.
Words that describe this painting: woman, figure, apple, profile, people, modern , oil painting, red
The Gift of the Apple
Mikhail Zuyeu
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2024
36 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:Mikhail Zuyeu
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:The Gift of the Apple. Mikhail Zuyeu. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Painting wraps around edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 804021stDibs: LU922116926882
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