Oil on canvas of Sebastopol swimmers

• Date: Mid‑20th century (in the style of Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Deyneka)
• Origin: Russia
• Materials: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: H: 60cm (23.6") | W: 90cm (35.4")
• Condition: Good overall; light surface wear consistent with age
• Notable Details:
  • Strong modernist composition
  • Rhythmic movement
  • Bold silhouettes
• Versatility:
  • Works beautifully in contemporary, mid‑century, coastal or minimalist interiors

This oil on canvas painting draws clear inspiration from the work of Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Deyneka (1899–1969), the celebrated Soviet painter, graphic artist and sculptor whose dynamic depictions of swimmers, athletes and workers became icons of 20th‑century modernism.

Deyneka’s compositions are instantly recognisable: simplified forms, strong diagonals, sun‑bleached palettes and a sense of collective movement. This painting captures that aesthetic with confidence - the figures are stylised yet expressive, the bodies rendered with a sculptural clarity that feels both modern and timeless.   The canvas has the hallmarks of mid‑century Russian studio work: confident brushwork, disciplined anatomy and a focus on physicality and rhythm. It is decorative, atmospheric and full of movement.