Student Artwork Guide — Composition

Name Class Date

Hryhorii Havrylenko, Composition (1963). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist: Hryhorii Havrylenko topimpressionists.com/en/artists/hryhorii-havrylenko/
Artist’s dates: 1927 – 1984
Painted: 1963

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Hryhorii Havrylenko died in 1984; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2054. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Composition — Hryhorii Havrylenko

When was this painted?

1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 57 at death.

Painted when the artist was 36. The artist lived to 57. 80 of the 439 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Hryhorii Havrylenko (1927–1984) ▲ this work, 1963 every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1964 Main working years: 1964–1975 Late works: from 1975

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

Compare with

Night Concerts, 1978 topimpressionists.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-night-concerts-D3HKWC-en/
Illustration to the Book "Legacy" by M. Bazhan, 1978 topimpressionists.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-illustration-to-the-book-legacy-by-m-bazhan-D3HKX2-en/
Nika, 1960 topimpressionists.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-nika-D6533L-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

More works to set beside this one: topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-D3FHWM-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Rosy Brown #adb29b

Catalogued palette

#ADB29B
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Main colour name: Rosy Brown
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Bold How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Bright How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Hryhorii Havrylenko over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all. Where these figures come from

The ten leading countries

1 China 97.7%
2 United States of America 2.3%

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 20 most looked-at works by Hryhorii Havrylenko

1 Composition With Two Figures, 1962 4.1%
2 Rural Landscape, 1955 3.1%
3 Composition with rectangles, 1969 3.1%
4 Abstraction, 1963 2.1%
5 Nude, 1983 2.1%
6 Four Abstract Compositions (Sketches), 1964 2.1%
7 Pregnant. Fragment, 1958 2.1%
8 Female Image. From the series 'Search for Pushkin's Female Images', 1970 2.1%
9 Female image. Illustration to Dante "Vita Nova", 1964 2.1%
10 Female image. Illustration to Dante "Vita Nova", 1965 1.0%
11 Untitled 1.0%
12 Composition. A sketch of the female image, 1963 1.0%
13 Trees, 1975 1.0%
14 Abstract Composition, 1975 1.0%
15 Nika, 1960 1.0%
16 Old Man With A Boy. A sketch to a book illustration, 1958 1.0%
17 Composition, 1963 this painting 1.0%
18 Female image, 1975 1.0%
19 Landscape, 1983 1.0%
20 Female image, 1964 1.0%

Together these works take 33.9% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 448 works by this artist, of which 84 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 17 of them, with 1.0% of that attention. The same counts, month by month

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

Artist

Hryhorii Havrylenko

Born in Hluhiv, Ukraine

early life and career

hryhorii havrylenko, also known as grigory gavrilenko, was born on july 7, 1927, in hlukhiv, ukraine. this ukrainian painter, graphic artist, and master of book illustration left an indelible mark on the art world with his avant-garde style.

artistic contributions

* hryhorii havrylenko's work is characterized by its bold experimentation with colors and forms, reflecting the spirit of ukrainian avant-garde art. * his contributions to book illustration are particularly noteworthy, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

notable works and exhibitions

though specific works by hryhorii havrylenko are not listed here, his influence can be seen in various exhibitions at the kharkov museum of art (ukraine), which features an impressive collection of ukrainian art. the kharkov museum of art (ukraine)*: this museum, located in ukraine's second-largest city, is a must-visit for anyone interested in ukrainian art and culture. /en/art/show/art-d3b4yk-en/ ukrainian avant-garde art*: this movement, led by artists like hryhorii havrylenko, redefined the boundaries of ukrainian art with its innovative approach. [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/hryhorii-havrylenko](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/hryhorii-havrylenko)

legacy and later life

* hryhorii havrylenko passed away on february 23, 1984, in kyiv, ukraine, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire artists. * his influence can be seen in the works of subsequent ukrainian artists who have followed in his footsteps.

conclusion

hryhorii havrylenko's life and work serve as a testament to the power of avant-garde art in shaping cultural narratives. through his bold artistic endeavors, he has left an enduring impact on the world of ukrainian art.

view hryhorii havrylenko's artworks at [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/hryhorii-havrylenko](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/hryhorii-havrylenko)

explore the kharkov museum of art (ukraine) and its collections at /en/art/show/art-d3b4yk-en/

discover more about ukrainian avant-garde art and its pioneers like hryhorii havrylenko

*note:* this article is based on the available information from AllPaintingsStore.com and may not be a comprehensive biography.

Where to read more

The artist Hryhorii Havrylenko topimpressionists.com/en/artists/hryhorii-havrylenko/
Similar works More works to compare topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-D3FHWM-en/

Find this online

QR code linking to the download page for Composition

topimpressionists.com/en/art/download/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-D3FHWM-en/

Cite this artwork

MLA: Havrylenko, Hryhorii. Composition. 1963, https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-D3FHWM-en/
APA: Havrylenko, Hryhorii (1963). Composition [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-D3FHWM-en/
Chicago: Hryhorii Havrylenko. Composition. 1963. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-D3FHWM-en/
Harvard: Havrylenko, Hryhorii (1963) Composition. Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-D3FHWM-en/

Composition — Hryhorii Havrylenko

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Night Concerts (1978), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
Hryhorii Havrylenko was about 36 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

Questions & Answers

How can I view "Composition" by Hryhorii Havrylenko as a slideshow?

The diaporama of "Composition" can be watched on the artwork's Diaporama page.

How light is "Composition" overall?

In terms of perceived brightness, "Composition" by Hryhorii Havrylenko is bright.

Is "Composition" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Composition" is still protected by copyright.

Does "Composition" have an augmented reality preview?

"Composition" has an augmented reality preview: the artwork's AR Preview page shows it in your own space on a compatible device.

What level of contrast does "Composition" by Hryhorii Havrylenko show?

The contrast level of "Composition" by Hryhorii Havrylenko is bold.

Is a high-resolution download of "Composition" available?

"Composition" is available as a high-resolution digital image download, purchased directly on this page.

How much light do the colors of "Composition" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Composition" by Hryhorii Havrylenko is gentle luminance.

What underlying hue runs through "Composition" by Hryhorii Havrylenko?

A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "Composition" by Hryhorii Havrylenko.