Explore the beauty of Igor Shulman’s 2009 collection of original oil and watercolor paintings. This archive features expressive figurative works, intimate portraits, ballet-inspired compositions, and dynamic musician scenes. Each painting conveys unique stories and emotions.
2009 Archive of Original Oil Paintings
The 2009 archive includes thematic collections: Men Collection, Ambiance Collection, Musician Collection, Ballet Collection, and Erotic & Nude Paintings. Each series demonstrates Shulman’s mastery of Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, and Modern Figurative styles.
Crisis 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cmComes 31.5 W x 31.5 H in / 80 x 80 cmThe Last Photo 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cm It’s in Paris right now. See more about this paintingThe painting is located at Satija Gallery
Men Collection – Igor Shulman speaks about his collection of paintings featuring men, stating that it is simpler for him to draw men than women. He explains that women are a mystery, while there is nothing magical or incredible about men. As a result, he tends to paint women more frequently, but still enjoys drawing men occasionally.
Roman 27.56 W x 27.56 H in / 70 x 70 cmDone Fabriano 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cmLast Meeting 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cmNight Walk 31.5 W x 31.5 H in / 80 x 80 cmMy Saint Petersburg 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cm
The Ambiance Collection of paintings by the artist aims to immerse the viewer in the painting’s atmosphere and evoke emotions. Each painting has a unique history and world that only the viewer can understand and connect with.
Butterfly 2 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cmTrafic 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cm Alternative painting name is Intermission, 2015OUT OF STOCKAntiglamur 27.56 W x 19.69 H in / 70 x 50 cm
Musician collection – it is a series of funny and touching cartoons featuring his musician friends after realizing his enjoyment in drawing cartoons. The main focus is on the musicians.
Repetition 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cmJazz 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cmRock in Roll Live 35.43 W x 47.24 H in / 90 x 120 cmPassion Latina I and Passion Latina IIPassion Latina II, Tango in Black Dress (alt.name), The Samba (alt.name) 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cm Sold lot #1023 on Auction: mutualart.comGloria Dancing 34.65 W x 46 H in / 88 x 117 cm Lot #374 on auction: mutualart.comHappy Childhood 39.4 W x 27.6 H in / 100 x 70 cm
The Ballet Collection is a series of paintings inspired by the artist’s immersion in the world of ballet, thanks to his friendship with dancers in Prague. He found the experience of discovering a new world parallel to his own very intriguing and began to paint ballet. The text ends with a teaser for the second part of the story.
The Ballet №21 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cmThe Ballet №24 23.62 W x 55.12 H in / 60 x 140 cmThe Ballet №31 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cmThe Ballet №33 35.43 W x 47.24 H in / 90 x 120 cmRed Sofa 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cmThe Bride 27.56 W x 39.37 H in / 70 x 100 cmThe Bride 35.43 W x 47.24 H in / 90 x 120 cmNika 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cmAkt №50 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cmAkt №51 39.4 W x 39.4 H in / 100 x 100 cm
This original oil painting presents a solitary elderly clown, captured in a moment of quiet introspection. The main subject is a lean, aged performer whose face bears the lines and wrinkles of a life lived. His spiky red hair contrasts with the pale white makeup, red lips, and subtle black outlines around his eyes, highlighting both his outward persona and the vulnerability beneath the costume. He wears a simple white tank top, olive-green trousers, and a dark bow tie, slightly rumpled, emphasizing a casual, lived-in presence.
The setting is minimal, with a muted wash of warm browns and oranges forming the background. The low-key light softly models his features, casting gentle shadows that accentuate the textures of skin and clothing. This sparse, subdued space draws attention to the clown, isolating him in a reflective, almost melancholic atmosphere.
Shulman employs a realist style with expressive touches of impressionism, using visible brushstrokes and subtle tonal shifts to convey depth and texture. The careful balance of detail and painterly freedom allows both form and mood to emerge naturally.
The mood is contemplative and intimate, evoking a mixture of weariness, quiet strength, and resilience. The elderly clown, traditionally a figure of joy, here embodies the passage of time, the bittersweet nature of performance, and the dignity of experience. His posture and gaze suggest reflection on a long life of work, with the juxtaposition of mask and reality symbolizing the contrast between external presentation and internal truth. The painting explores themes of aging, mortality, endurance, and the quiet perseverance of spirit.
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Subject: People and Portraits, Women
Style: Impressionistic, Realism
Themes: Flamenco, Dance, Passion, Woman in White Dress, Performance, Movement, Energy, Discipline, Intensity, Stage, Spanish Dance, Expressive, Emotional Depth, Concentration, Artistic Grace, Cultural Expression
Pation Latina I
19.69 H x 19.69 W x 1.97″ x / 50 H x 50 W x 5 cm
Also known as Flamenco
“Pation Latina I (also known as Flamenco)” by Igor Shulman captures the intensity and elegance of a flamenco dancer caught in a moment of poised movement. At the center is a young woman in a flowing white dress, her posture strong and commanding. One arm rises overhead, the other rests near her hip, embodying both control and passion. Her dark hair frames a concentrated, determined expression, while a faint red accent at her wrist adds a touch of fire to the otherwise restrained palette.
The background is subdued, rendered in warm, earthy browns with soft blending that suggests the dim light of a stage or studio. This neutrality heightens the presence of the dancer, who appears illuminated from above, her dress glowing against the shadowed backdrop. The brushwork alternates between smooth passages in the background and more gestural strokes in the folds of the dress, lending a sense of rhythm and motion to the composition.
The mood is one of concentrated passion, evoking both discipline and emotional intensity. The dancer’s stance suggests not just performance but a private act of devotion to her art. The restrained colors and dramatic pose elevate the scene beyond simple representation, transforming it into a meditation on human energy, discipline, and grace. Symbolically, the white dress carries associations of purity and transcendence, while the flamenco itself stands as a metaphor for resilience, freedom, and expressive power.
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