Artist: Alexander Astahov
Title: Chagall Room
Medium: Original Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 30" x 40"
Condition Report: Great Condition

Description:
A vibrant and surreal interior composition by Russian artist Alexander Astahov, Chagall Room features a dreamlike fusion of art and reality. The scene is dominated by floating bubbles, metamorphic butterflies, and fractured spheres, creating a sense of movement and weightlessness. Framed within the space are cubist-style paintings, reminiscent of Picasso and Chagall, further reinforcing the homage to art history.

A rich palette of warm yellows, greens, and blues enhances the sense of depth, while symbolic elements such as the artist’s palette, a stairway, and a fireplace add layers of narrative intrigue. Astahov's signature butterfly motif flutters through the composition, reinforcing themes of transformation and artistic inspiration.

About the Artist:
Russian artist Alexander Astahov is known for his colorful, surrealistic style and his signature butterfly, featured in each of his works. His series of magnificent interiors pays tribute to master artists such as Miró, Chagall, and Van Gogh.

Born in Petropavlovsk, Russia, in 1955, Astahov studied at the High School of Arts in Oryol from 1972 to 1977, followed by postgraduate work at the Moscow Surikov High Art Institute. In 1982, he began teaching graphical arts at the Bryansk School of Painting. By 1995, he was recognized as a member of the Artist Union List of Russia in graphical art. Astahov has exhibited widely, with a personal exhibition held in Bryansk in 1998.