Explore Igor Shulman’s 2010 archive of original oil and watercolor paintings. This year showcases figurative and realism artworks, expressive portraits, ballet-inspired compositions, and thematic series, each capturing the artist’s evolving mastery of color, form and mood.
2010 Archive of Original Oil Paintings
Discover Igor Shulman’s 2010 collection, highlighting sold and limited edition works that reflect his distinctive approach to figurative and realism painting.
Cinema 5 (Charlie Chaplin) 23.62 W x 23.62 H in / 60 x 60 cmCinema 12 (Jean Paul Belmondo) 23.75 x 23.75 in / 60 x 60 cmPossitive №4 35.43 W x 47.24 H in / 90 x 120 cmPossitive №7 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cmPossitive №9 35.43 W x 47.24 H in / 90 x 120 cm Alternative painting name is JumpAbsinthe Lovers 47.24 W x 35.43 H in / 120 x 90 cmMonica 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cm
Autumn, front view 26.5 x 26.5in / 67 x 67 cmAutumn, framed, 26.5 x 26.5 inches (67 x 67 cm), highlighting the painting’s presentation as seen at auction
Backside of Autumn, 26.5 x 26.5 inches (67 x 67 cm), showing the reverse of the signed artwork and its canvasboard support
Strange Trio 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cm Alternative name is The Unexpected EndingOUT OF STOCKStudio №87 23.62 W x 23.62 H in / 60 x 60 cmStudio №98 19.69 W x 27.56 H in / 50 x 70 cmFlamenco №3 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cmFlamenco №7 35.43 W x 47.24 H in / 90 x 120 cmThe Ballet №31 27.56 W x 39.37 H in / 70 x 100 cm
Letter to Army 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cmBlack Mole 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cmAkt №31 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cmAkt №35 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cm Here is a similar work Nude #632OUT OF STOCKAkt №38 47.24 W x 35.43 H in / 120 x 90 cmAkt №42 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cmValidity 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cmWinter in Moravi 39.37 W x 39.37 H in / 100 x 100 cm
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Subject: People and Portraits, Women, Landscapes, Sea and Sky
Style: Impressionistic, Realism
Themes: Contemplation, Solitude, Introspection, Woman, Cranes, Flight, Nature, Longing, Reflection, Freedom, Passage of Time, Melancholy, Stillness, Observation, Emotional Depth, Connection with Nature, Thoughtfulness, Serene Landscape, Spiritual Transformation, Private Moment
In Winter Morning (2010), Igor Shulman captures a reflective moment as a young woman watches a flock of cranes in flight. She stands poised by a railing, dressed simply in a black belted dress, her shoulder-length brown hair framing a contemplative expression. Her posture is relaxed yet thoughtful, with a hand resting lightly on the railing, emphasizing introspection and quiet observation. The cranes, rendered with careful attention to the movement of wings and body, sweep across the sky, their dynamic motion contrasting with her stillness and grounding the composition in a sense of temporal passage.
The background is a tranquil, misty landscape with a calm body of water stretching to the horizon and a wooded shoreline. The palette is muted and harmonious, with creams, browns, and blacks dominating, punctuated by subtle crimson highlights in the cranes’ plumage. The soft, diffused light bathes the scene, casting gentle shadows and enhancing the contemplative mood.
Shulman’s style blends realism with impressionistic touches. The figure is carefully modeled, while the environment and birds are rendered with expressive brushwork that suggests motion and atmospheric depth. The interplay of stillness and movement, light and shadow, creates a sense of harmony between human presence and the natural world.
The painting evokes emotions of longing, reflection, and subtle melancholy. Symbolically, the cranes suggest freedom, travel, and spiritual transformation, inviting the viewer to contemplate the passage of time and life’s journey. Winter Morning is an original oil painting by Igor Shulman that meditates on introspection, human connection with nature, and the quiet beauty of transient moments.
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Subject: People and Portraits, Women
Style: Realism
Themes: Contemporary, Figurative, Feminine, Contemplation, Solitude, Introspection, Woman, White Gown, Blue Dress, Quiet Reflection, Cat, Companionship, Emotional Depth, Private Moment, Vulnerability, Classical Portraiture, Soft Lighting, Serenity, Melancholy, Human Condition, Stillness
Christine
39.37 H x 47.24 W x 1.97″ x / 100 H x 120 W x 5 cm
In Christine (2010), Igor Shulman presents a young woman absorbed in quiet reflection, seated with a slightly hunched posture and gaze cast downward. Her reddish-blonde hair is loosely styled, and she wears an off-the-shoulder blue dress, partially enveloped by a flowing white gown. The gown drapes around her in soft folds, adding both elegance and a sense of gentle containment. Nearby, a small white cat rests serenely, suggesting subtle companionship within the scene.
The background is minimal and muted, rendered in soft gray-blue tones that create an ethereal, contemplative atmosphere. Light falls gently across the woman’s skin and clothing, highlighting textures and contours while maintaining a serene, almost hazy quality. The contrast between her luminous form and the subdued surroundings draws the viewer’s eye to her introspective expression.
Shulman’s figurative realism is executed with meticulous oil technique. The transitions between light and shadow are smooth and nuanced, capturing the delicate interplay of volume and form. The gown’s folds and the softness of her skin are carefully modeled, while the background remains impressionistic, emphasizing mood over detail.
The painting conveys a serene, introspective mood with an undercurrent of melancholy. The woman’s posture, the soft light, and the quiet presence of the cat evoke introspection, solitude, and subtle emotional depth. Symbolically, the white gown may suggest purity or emotional openness, while the cat represents independence and gentle companionship. Christine by Igor Shulman is an original oil painting that explores the beauty of private reflection and the nuanced complexity of human emotion.
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