Code: 258
Canvas size: 19/50 cm
Size with frame: 29/60 cm
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Title: "Panorama from the Old Part of Tarnovo" ("Panorama ot starata chast na Tarnovo")
Artist: Zhaklina (Zhaki) Yamelieva
Technique: Oil painting on canvas, expressive impasto technique.
Concept & Narrative: The canvas "Panorama ot starata chast na Tarnovo" by Zhaklina Yamelieva presents the majestic amphitheater of Revival-era Veliko Tarnovo perched upon the cliffs above the Yantra River. Interpreted through the philosophical framework of Ascension and The Fall, the solid stone foundations rooted in the rock face and the deep shadows between narrow alleyways represent earthly humility, historical trials, and material grounding (The Fall). In radiant contrast, the cascading white facades, clay-tiled roofs reaching toward the sky, and luminous sunlight above the city symbolize creation, historic glory, freedom, and continuous Ascension.
Style & Execution: Expressive impasto work with rich, tactile brushstrokes. The texture of the historic facades, wooden accents, and terracotta tiles is sculpted with rhythmic dynamics. Sunlight striking the white walls creates a vibrant sense of a clear, bright day and architectural depth. The color palette combines crisp white, ivory, sandy ochre, terracotta, rich brown, and leafy green.
Why Invest: • Iconic Historic Motif: A panoramic landscape celebrating the unique architecture, history, and spirit of Veliko Tarnovo. • Museum-Grade Quality: Crafted using the finest European oil paints on high-grade canvas. • Sculptural Impasto Texture: Tactile paint application catches natural light dynamically, bringing depth and volume to every house in the cityscape.
The composition unfolds in a panoramic, strongly elongated horizontal format in which the amphitheater-like Revival houses of Veliko Tarnovo cascade harmoniously above one another along the steep rocky cliffs. The color palette constructs a warm, sunlit Balkan tone—whitewashed facades, ochre, warm terracotta, and brick-red roofs contrast with dark wooden balconies and fresh green spots of foliage. The structural expression relies on pronounced plasticity and impasto relief—Zhaklina (Zhaki) Yamelieva's distinct hand shines through in dense, rhythmic brushstrokes that lend authentic architectural texture and cadence to the entire cityscape. The canvas radiates heritage, creative warmth, and spiritual elevation, transforming the old Bulgarian capital into a radiant symbol of eternity and national spirit.
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