Scythian | Original Oil on Copper Portrait by Liliya Muglia

Scythian is an original oil painting on copper, measuring 12 × 18 inches (25.4 × 30.5 cm). The work presents a commanding portrait of a young Swedish model rendered with refined realism and luminous depth unique to the copper surface. Her steady gaze and composed posture convey strength, inner calm, and quiet determination—qualities that evoke the enduring resilience of powerful women across history.

Executed with classical discipline and contemporary sensitivity, the painting draws on archetypal imagery of warrior femininity, balancing vulnerability and resolve. The warm metallic ground enhances tonal richness, lending the figure a timeless presence that speaks to both grace and fortitude.

The original artwork remains in the artist’s private collection and is available for acquisition. Fine art print options are also offered for collectors seeking a carefully produced reproduction that preserves the depth, color, and symbolic detail of the original work.