Ivan Vasilevich Batechko

Ukrainian, 1926 - 1981

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This is a painting of a scene with a statue, illuminated buildings, and fireworks. The image features a statue in the foreground against a red sky. The statue stands amid a lively atmosphere with bright lighting, decorations, and fireworks. Small figures populate the scene. The backdrop includes a building with glowing lights, decorative arches, and a spire. The style is reminiscent of Russian Avant-Garde artists such as Varvara Stepanova or Alexander Rodchenko, emphasizing bold colors and geometric forms.
Ivan Vasilevich Batechko, Kiev Festival, 1963, color linoleum cut, Gift of the Ukrainian Art Academy, 1965.3.6

Kiev Festival

Ivan Vasilevich Batechko · 1963 · color linoleum cut ·  Accession ID  1965.3.6

This image shows a building complex with trees in a wintertime setting. The pathways are shaded in blue, contrasting with the reddish-brown trees and building elements. The architecture includes a covered porch with wooden detailing and a green-pitched roof. Tree shadows are cast on the building, adding depth. A castle-like structure with a green spire can be seen in the distance. The painting style employs bold brushstrokes, resembling a woodblock print. The color scheme consists of earth tones like ochre, russet, slate blue, moss green, and cream.
Ivan Vasilevich Batechko, Cottage in the Winter Sun, 1962, color linoleum cut, Gift of the Ukrainian Art Academy, 1965.3.7

Cottage in the Winter Sun

Ivan Vasilevich Batechko · 1962 · color linoleum cut ·  Accession ID  1965.3.7