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Aphrodite and the Blood of Adonis Painting

Alexey Linkov

Canada

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 13 W x 19 H x 0.1 D in

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In Greek mythology, Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddess Aphrodite, who was famous for having achieved immortality. He was widely considered to be the ideal of male beauty in classical antiquity. The myth goes that Adonis was gored by a wild boar during a hunting trip and died in Aphrodite's arms as she wept. His blood mingled with her tears and became the Anemone flower. In Shakespeare’s version of the myth, Aphrodite is so heartbroken by Adonis’ death that she curses love itself — the realm over which she has dominion — to be forever entwined with sorrow, jealousy, and deceit: “That all love’s pleasure shall not match [its] woe.” Afterward, Adonis’ body “melted like a vapor,” leaving behind a scattering of blood-red flowers. (Variations on the myth have Anemones turning red from the drops of his blood.).

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Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:13 W x 19 H x 0.1 D in

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Alexey Linkov is an artist based in Toronto, Canada, and he uses oil as his main mediums. His style is influenced mostly by the Impressionist and Orientalist movements as well as Psychedelic, Fantasy and Pop art and he combines these styles in his art, creating colorful and surreal scenes of nature, animals, and humans. He often depicts tropical and beach scenes, as well as mythological and historical subjects. He shows a fascination with the beauty and diversity of nature, as well as the mystery and allure of legends and stories. He has a distinctive and colorful style, and shows great technical skills and creativity in his paintings. He also adds his own personal touch and interpretation, to create a unique and original style. Fun Facts about Alexey: - He was denied entry to the Fine Art Academy in the USSR several times because his art was not in line with the Communist Ideology. He had to study art on his own and hide his paintings from the authorities. - He appeared in some movies and TV shows as a minor character, even though he was not a professional actor. His most notable role was Adolf Hitler (uncredited) in a Canadian TV show. - He discovered that he was related to Baron von Rothschild, a famous banker and philanthropist, through a DNA test. He was surprised and amused by this revelation.

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