Title: Oil painting Quiet conversations of the village Ivan Kovalenko Description: No.Koval 240The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “Quiet conversations of the village” captures a serene moment of rural life, where the beauty of nature and the intimacy of human interaction blend into one harmonious composition. The central focus of the painting lies in the two figures, a woman and a child, seated on a simple wooden bench in the shade of immense lilac bushes. Their forms, though rendered with soft, impressionistic strokes, convey a sense of closeness and quiet intimacy. The adult, dressed in a light pink blouse and blue skirt, leans slightly toward the child, whose small frame in a red shirt and cap suggests attentiveness and curiosity. This intimate dialogue, though unspoken in the image, becomes the emotional heart of the work, reflecting the timeless, simple joys of village life. Surrounding them, towering lilac bushes dominate the composition with an explosion of white and purple blossoms. Painted with thick, textured strokes, the flowers radiate freshness, as if infused with the fragrance of early summer. The artist uses a lively palette of whites, lavenders, soft blues, and deeper violets to create depth and vibrancy within the floral masses. Each brushstroke contributes to the impression of abundance, evoking the sensation of a blooming garden at its peak. The blossoms seem almost alive, swaying lightly in the breeze, their hues contrasting against the varied greens of the dense foliage. Behind the figures and lilac thickets, a small rural house emerges, its pale walls and blue-grey roof barely visible through the lush vegetation. This humble dwelling, with a small window and a fence partially obscured by greenery, embodies the quiet rhythm of village existence. It anchors the scene in a specific place, a modest homestead where life flows in harmony with the cycles of nature. The placement of the house also reinforces the intimacy of the setting, suggesting that this quiet corner of the garden is part of a familiar daily routine for its inhabitants. The background reveals a soft, atmospheric sky, painted in pale blues and muted greys, with thin veils of cloud drifting across. The subdued tones of the sky allow the lilac bushes and figures in the foreground to shine with even greater vibrancy. The painter’s handling of light suggests a calm afternoon, when the sun is filtered through clouds, casting a diffused glow over the scene.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Quiet ?onversations of the village" * ARTIST: Ivan Kovalenko* SIZE: 40x45 cm/'15.74x17.71 inches' * MEDIUM: oil,cardboard* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this productAbout the artist: Born on March 20, 1953, in the city of Pidgorodn, Dnipropetrovsk region. He graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk State Art College (1972), Kharkov Art and Industrial Institute (1981). Teachers in the specialty: V. Zagubibatko, E. Zherdzitsky, A. Kapshuk, M. Shaposhnikov, A. of Constantinople. He worked in the field of painting, graphics. In a realistic style, he created mainly landscapes and still lifes of the Dnieper. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2005). He worked in Dnepropetrovsk: at an art production plant (since 1981); teacher of art school (1989), senior teacher of special disciplines of art department of the theater and art college (1997). He participated in exhibitions since 1978. Personal exhibitions - in Dnepropetrovsk (2003, 2010), Kiev (2009). The main works: “The Last Chrysanthemums” (1990), “On the Berdyansk Spit” (2002), “On the Cute Ukraine” (2004), “Native Color” (2004), “Sunny” (2005). The works are stored in the Dnepropetrovsk Art Museum and the Berdyansk Art Museum (Zaporizhzhya Region). He lived and worked in the city of Dnepropetrovsk.
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