Explore Igor Shulman’s 2011 archive of original oil and chalk artworks. This year features expressive figurative paintings, ballet-inspired compositions, and intimate nudes, each capturing mood, form and the artist’s evolving mastery of realism and expressionism.
2011 Archive of Original Oil Paintings
Discover Igor Shulman’s 2011 collection of sold and limited edition works, including figurative, ballet, and erotic series, highlighting his unique approach to form, color and atmosphere.
Evelin 42.52 W x 35.43 H in / 108 x 90 cm Located at Canterbury Auction Galleries, United Kingdom and lot #303 on auction mutualart.comℹ
Nude#273 2011 Chalk on Paper 100×70 in details
Nude# 273. Chalk on Paper 27.6 W x 39.37 H in / 70 x 100 cmℹ
Nude #338 (2012) Original Artwork Drawing, Chalk / Charcoal / Graphite on Paper</br>Dimensions: 39.37 H x 27.55 W x 2 D in / 100 x 70 cm in details
Nude #338. Chalk, Charcoal, Graphite on Paper 27.6 W x 39.37 H in / 70 x 100 cmℹ
Nude # 341 (2011) Original Artwork in details
Nude #341. Chalk, Charcoal, Graphite on Paper 27.6 W x 39.37 H in / 70 x 100 cm
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erotic oil painting woman in details
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Oil Painting Erotic series – Woman with cigarete in details
Tired 27.56 W x 39.37 H in / 70 x 100 cm Alternative painting name is Woman with cigarete (Erotic series)
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Akt #39 – Erotic Oil Painting by Igor Shulman in details
This oil on canvas from 2011 reveals Igor Shulman’s delicate exploration of sensuality through subtle textures and a bold yet intimate composition.
Akt #39 39.37 x 39.37 in / 100 x 100 cmℹ
Akt #39 in Gold Frame – A Touch of Elegance in details
Framed in gold, this piece gains a timeless presence, inviting viewers to appreciate the harmony between the artwork’s erotic energy and its classic presentation.
Akt #39 (Framed) 39.37 x 39.37 in / 100 x 100 cm
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Signature Detail – Igor Shulman on Akt #39 in details
A glimpse of the artist’s signature, anchoring this evocative work firmly in Igor Shulman’s distinctive creative journey.
Akt #39 (In Details) 39.37 x 39.37 in / 100 x 100 cm
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Igor Shulman Nude Painting – 130×70 cm in details
This oil painting shows a single woman in soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The simplicity draws attention to her form and mood, inviting a quiet reflection on intimacy.
Akt #130 130 x 70 cm
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Framed Nude Painting by Igor Shulman in details
The painting is set in a modest frame that suits the calm and personal nature of this oil work. It highlights the natural lines and shapes of the figure in a respectful, thoughtful way.
Akt #130 (Framed) 130 x 70 cm
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Red Nude by Igor Shulman – 120×90 cm in details
This oil painting focuses on a woman portrayed with warm red tones. The straightforward style keeps attention on the figure’s presence and quiet strength without added detail.
Červený Akt located at Galerie Art Praha 120 x 90 cm
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Framed Red Nude (Červený Akt) Painting by Igor Shulman in details
The simple frame adds to the work’s presence while keeping the focus on the woman’s form and the warm colors used in the painting. It’s a calm, direct study of the human body.
Framed Červený Akt located at Galerie Art Praha 120 x 90 cm
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Igor Shulman romantic couple painting 2011 in details
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Subject: People and Portraits, Women, Nudes and Erotic, Transportation
Style: Realism
Themes: Nude Woman, Sports Car, Contrast of Flesh and Metal, Vulnerability, Consumerism, Objectification, Isolation, Modern Life, Female Beauty, Mystery, Human vs Machine, Materialism, Figurative Realism
Curves in Tune
39.37 H x 47.24 W x 1.97″ x / 100 H x 120 W x 5 cm
In Curves in Tune (2011), Igor Shulman juxtaposes human fragility with the polished surface of modern luxury. A nude woman sits with her back to the viewer, leaning against the open door of a white sports car. Her skin radiates warmth, its softness heightened by the sharp lines and cold sheen of the machine. The figure’s posture—arms resting on the car door, body turned slightly away—suggests both dependence and distance, as though caught in a moment of reflection or surrender.
The setting is pared down to essentials, with muted neutral tones that keep attention fixed on the interaction between body and object. By leaving the woman’s face unseen, Shulman introduces a note of mystery, encouraging viewers to project their own interpretations onto the scene.
Executed in oil, the work embodies Shulman’s figurative realism while retaining expressive brushwork. The contours of the body are carefully modeled, contrasting with the harder surfaces of the car. This interplay of textures reinforces the central tension between the organic and the mechanical. Light falls evenly across the canvas, sculpting form without dramatization, creating a calm yet unsettling atmosphere.
The mood is contemplative, tinged with vulnerability. While the sports car suggests wealth, power, and material desire, the nude figure introduces fragility and exposure. Together, they form a dialogue about modern life—where intimacy and identity can become entangled with possessions and surfaces. Themes of objectification, consumerism, and solitude unfold quietly, without spectacle, leaving the viewer to consider the relationship between human presence and material aspiration.
This original oil painting is a striking example of Shulman’s ability to blend erotic presence with philosophical depth.
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Subject: People and Portraits, Women, Nudes and Erotic
This original oil painting by Igor Shulman presents a nude woman seated on a simple dark stool, captured in a private moment of introspection. Her back is partially turned, revealing gentle curves and warm ochre-toned skin, contrasted by a dark blue drape that suggests modesty while still embracing the natural form. Her hair is pulled into a neat bun, with a small earring visible, lending subtle detail to the figure’s quiet elegance. The stool is solid and unadorned, grounding the composition while emphasizing the figure’s contemplative posture.
The background is an undefined interior space, softly illuminated and rendered in hazy purples, pinks, and muted browns. The diffuse light highlights the contours of her body without harsh shadows, creating a sense of intimacy and calm. The painterly texture of the background and the smooth rendering of the figure balance realism with a delicate abstraction, drawing attention to the emotional resonance of the scene.
Shulman’s style combines figurative realism with expressive brushwork, allowing the figure to feel tangible while the surroundings maintain a dreamlike quality. The mood is introspective, contemplative, and slightly melancholic, suggesting a private engagement with one’s inner thoughts.
The painting’s symbolism emphasizes vulnerability and the nuanced tension between exposure and concealment. The figure embodies introspection and emotional depth, inviting viewers into a quiet, personal moment that balances self-awareness with privacy.
Untitled (The Absinth #7) by Igor Shulman captures a solitary moment of quiet reflection in a dimly lit bar. A young woman with long dark hair sits alone at a small table, her posture slumped and her gaze directed downward. A half-empty glass and a nearly empty bottle of liquor rest in front of her, while a lit cigarette adds a faint trace of smoke to the atmosphere. Her pale skin contrasts softly with her dark hair, enhancing the introspective quality of the scene.
The setting is a small bar or café, suggested through dark brown wood paneling and muted ochre and brown tones. The light is soft and diffuse, casting gentle shadows that reinforce the painting’s subdued mood. Textures are blended with painterly brushstrokes, creating a softness that emphasizes atmosphere over detail.
Shulman’s style combines figurative realism with subtle impressionistic influences. The oil medium allows for smooth blending of tones and visible brushwork, capturing emotional nuance rather than precise photorealism. Muted, earthy colors maintain a somber and intimate tone.
The mood is quiet, melancholic, and introspective. The woman’s posture, the dim lighting, and the presence of alcohol and cigarette suggest a private moment of contemplation, carrying hints of loneliness or reflection on personal struggles. Symbolically, the scene explores solitude, emotional burden, and coping mechanisms, while the bar environment reinforces the narrative of isolation.
Some archived artworks may be available as prints upon request.
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