Title: Abstract oil painting Apple Spas Anatoly Tarabanov Description: №Tar 352"Apple Spas" is an oil painting that exudes a warm, summery atmosphere, blending the traditional still life genre with a touch of lyrical impressionism. The painting is characterized by its soft, ethereal quality and a palette that includes a range of harmonious warm tones, accented by splashes of cool blues and vibrant pinks. The composition is centered around a transparent glass pitcher filled with a golden liquid—perhaps apple cider—its round form and the liquid's amber hue glowing as if lit from within. The pitcher reflects and refracts the light and colors of its surroundings, creating a luminous focal point that anchors the scene. To the right of the pitcher stands a smaller glass, filled with the same golden liquid, echoing the larger vessel's warmth and translucency. The play of light through these glass objects gives them an almost mystical presence on the table. Beside the glassware is a woven basket filled with apples, their red and green skins rendered with a tactile realism that invites the viewer to reach out and feel their smooth surface. The apples spill onto the table, some resting near the glass objects, further connecting the elements of the composition. The background and foreground blend together in a dance of colors and forms. Behind the still life arrangement, the suggestion of foliage or garden flora creates a backdrop that feels alive with the movement of leaves and flowers. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, giving the impression of a breeze passing through a sun-dappled orchard. The table itself is depicted with a series of horizontal strokes that suggest a wooden surface, adding a rustic charm to the scene. The play of shadows and light on this surface enhances the sense of depth and space. Overall, "Apple Spas" is a celebration of the abundance of summer and the traditional harvest festival associated with the blessing of the first fruits, often represented by apples. It's a scene that invites contemplation and evokes the sensory pleasures of taste and smell, the freshness of the apples, and the sweet tang of cider on a warm afternoon. The painting's title and its content together evoke a sense of tradition, nature's bounty, and the simple joys of the season.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** TITLE: "Apple Spas"* ARTIST: Anatoly Tarabanov* SIZE: 60x80 cm/'23.62x31.49 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, canvas* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this productAbout the artists: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov was born on September 25, 1953 in Zaporozhye.Artist - painter.In 1973 he graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk Art College.Teachers: Kuko, Shchedrov.Since 1988 member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine.Since 1978 participated in regional, republican and foreign exhibitions. Works in the field of easel painting. Author of genre paintings, portraits, landscapes. The works are kept in art museums and in private collections of Ukraine, as well as abroad, in particular in Israel, Poland, France, Germany. Works by Tarabanova AB full of motives of philosophy, allegory, lyrical and poetic world outlook.
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