№AAA3135

The oil painting "The Sun is Setting" is a vibrant depiction of a pastoral scene at dusk. The artist employs a bold, impasto technique, with thick, tactile strokes of oil paint that give the artwork a lively texture and an almost sculptural feel. In the foreground, a figure, likely a farmer, stands prominently, gazing into the distance. Clad in dark clothing with hints of blue and white, the farmer's silhouette is outlined against the bright backdrop, with a tool or walking stick in hand. This suggests a moment of rest or contemplation at the day's end. Behind the figure, the land is a patchwork of greens, yellows, and blues, with the energetic strokes suggesting a lush and undulating countryside. The colors are vivid and varied, creating a sense of a fertile and vibrant natural world that is teeming with life, even as the day wanes. In the middle distance, a group of animals, possibly cows or bulls, are rendered in dark, rich browns and blacks, providing a stark contrast to the lighter, more vivid colors of the surrounding landscape. Their presence adds a sense of calm domesticity and the continuity of life on the farm. The sky is a dramatic element of the painting, with the setting sun casting a warm, golden glow that permeates the scene. Oranges, yellows, and hints of red stretch across the horizon, melting into the cool purples and blues of the impending night sky. A single celestial body, perhaps the early evening moon, is visible, painted in a cool blue tone that stands out against the warmer colors of the sunset. The entire scene is one of serene beauty, capturing the quiet yet profound moment when daylight fades and the nocturnal symphony begins. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, serving as a discreet testament to the creator of this vivid slice of life. "The Sun is Setting" is a painting that celebrates the daily rhythm of rural life, the beauty of nature, and the timeless cycle of day into night.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The sun is setting"
* ARTISTS: Kalenyuk Alex
* SIZE: 15x25 cm/'5.90x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

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