Painting by Kasteev “Young Abai”


In front of me lies an open book with a portrait of a young Abay. Look at the work of the artist! How much work was invested by A. Kasteyev in his picture! “Young Abai” – this name exactly suits the picture. … The young man looks ahead.

What depth of thought the artist has managed to express! Black eyes and hair blend perfectly with the young man’s clothes: a black shirt gently “peeps” out of a dark green dressing gown. The general dark green background of the picture emphasizes Abay’s bright face and the hand holding the book of poems. Abai reads the poetry of the East! Eyebrows, slightly moving lips, raised chin and glowing eyes, full of love!

Young Abai – but through youth, the wisdom of centuries clearly emerges, which will result in a magnificent poetry: From a distance He calls, From the heart goes, Makes us tremble. He is sharpest of all, He is faster, Can deport the doe of the place. O mighty, flexible language, You are great in the charters of the people! (Abay) Abay knows the price of the word. “The life of gold treasures is fleeting. But the words price, I will tell you – is eternal.”


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Painting by Kasteev “Young Abai”