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Composition With Two Figures

Hryhorii Havrylenko, 1962

Name Class Date
Hryhorii Havrylenko, Composition With Two Figures (1962). 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 originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/hryhorii-havrylenko/
Artist’s dates
1927 – 1984
Painted
1962
Movement
Ukrainian Avant-Garde

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.

Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 29, 2026

Composition With Two Figures — Hryhorii Havrylenko Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Composition With Two Figures — Hryhorii Havrylenko

When was this painted?

  1. 1920
  2. 1930
  3. 1940
  4. 1950
  5. 1960
  6. 1970
  7. 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 35. The artist lived to 57. 58 of the 439 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Hryhorii Havrylenko (1927–1984) ▲ this work, 1962 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

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: originaluniqueart.com/en/art/similar/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-with-two-figures-D3GJFJ-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Rosy Brown #9f9288

    Catalogued palette

    • #9F9288
    • #79746F
    • #AE7222
    • #715341

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    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
    Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Balanced Harmony 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
    Muted 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. 1 China 97.7%
    2. 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. 1 Composition With Two Figures, 1962 this painting 4.0%
    2. 2 Rural Landscape, 1955 3.0%
    3. 3 Composition with rectangles, 1969 3.0%
    4. 4 Nika, 1960 2.0%
    5. 5 Abstraction, 1963 2.0%
    6. 6 Nude, 1983 2.0%
    7. 7 Four Abstract Compositions (Sketches), 1964 2.0%
    8. 8 Pregnant. Fragment, 1958 2.0%
    9. 9 Female Image. From the series 'Search for Pushkin's Female Images', 1970 2.0%
    10. 10 Female image. Illustration to Dante "Vita Nova", 1964 2.0%
    11. 11 Female image. Illustration to Dante "Vita Nova", 1965 1.0%
    12. 12 Untitled 1.0%
    13. 13 Composition. A sketch of the female image, 1963 1.0%
    14. 14 Trees, 1975 1.0%
    15. 15 Composition With a Female Figure II (in Red Tones), 1962 1.0%
    16. 16 Abstract Composition, 1975 1.0%
    17. 17 Old Man With A Boy. A sketch to a book illustration, 1958 1.0%
    18. 18 Composition, 1963 1.0%
    19. 19 Female image, 1975 1.0%
    20. 20 Landscape, 1983 1.0%

    Together these works take 34.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 448 works by this artist, of which 85 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 1 of them, with 4.0% 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.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 29, 2026

    Composition With Two Figures — Hryhorii Havrylenko Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    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

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for Composition With Two Figures

    originaluniqueart.com/en/art/download/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-with-two-figures-D3GJFJ-en/

    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Havrylenko, Hryhorii. Composition With Two Figures. 1962, https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-with-two-figures-D3GJFJ-en/
    APA
    Havrylenko, Hryhorii (1962). Composition With Two Figures [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-with-two-figures-D3GJFJ-en/
    Chicago
    Hryhorii Havrylenko. Composition With Two Figures. 1962. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-with-two-figures-D3GJFJ-en/
    Harvard
    Havrylenko, Hryhorii (1962) Composition With Two Figures. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/hryhorii-havrylenko-composition-with-two-figures-D3GJFJ-en/

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 29, 2026

    Composition With Two Figures — Hryhorii Havrylenko Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Composition With Two Figures — Hryhorii Havrylenko

    Look closely

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

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. How many faces can you find? ____ (our catalogue counts 2 — do you agree?)
    4. Our catalogue files this work under: abstract composition, geometric forms”, “figure & space”. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    5. Look back at Night Concerts (1978), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.

    Your response

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

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Sept. 29, 2026

    Composition With Two Figures — Hryhorii Havrylenko Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    What style does "Composition With Two Figures" belong to?

    "Composition With Two Figures" is a work of Ukrainian Avant-Garde. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

    What kind of colors does "Composition With Two Figures" use?

    The colors of "Composition With Two Figures" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

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

    The light-dark contrast of "Composition With Two Figures" is recorded as serene. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.