Title: Oil painting The busy streets of Venice Yuriy Suprunchuk Description: NoAAA4950 The oil painting on cardboard titled "The Busy Streets of Venice" captures the unique charm and rhythm of everyday life in one of the world's most beloved cities. With a refined sense of color, movement, and atmosphere, the artist transports the viewer to the heart of Venice, where historic architecture rises from the water's edge and narrow canals serve as both streets and passageways to a deeper, more romantic world. At the center of the composition stands an arched stone bridge, elegantly curving over a shimmering green canal. It connects the two sides of the city and offers a perfect vantage point for the small group of figures leaning on its balustrade. These figures, though rendered with loose impressionistic strokes, are full of character and gesture. Some appear to be deep in conversation, others simply watching the boats pass by. Their presence brings the scene to life, offering a sense of community and timeless connection. Below the bridge, small wooden boats float gently on the rippling water. They vary in size and color, with soft blues and browns reflecting the sky and surrounding buildings. The reflections on the surface of the canal are a masterful play of light and motion-dappled brushwork capturing the flicker of sunlight as it bounces off water and stone. These boats, resting quietly, suggest both movement and pause, echoing the slow, deliberate pace of life in a city without cars. On the right-hand side of the composition, a solitary figure walks along the canal path, adding depth and scale. The buildings tower above, painted in warm ochres, soft terracottas, and cool creams. Their facades are alive with character-textured walls, shuttered windows, and occasional splashes of greenery climbing toward balconies. A cluster of flowers peeks out from a pot near a doorway, adding a note of intimacy to the urban setting. Across the canal, more historic structures rise with worn dignity, their windows and arches hinting at centuries of history. The highlight of the skyline is the tall, elegant bell tower rising in the background. Its spire pierces the soft sky, crowned with light and shadow that gives it a majestic yet delicate presence. The sky itself is a mix of warm, pale tones and gentle cloud patterns, setting a calm and pleasant atmosphere without overwhelming the rest of the scene.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The busy streets of Venice"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk* SIZE: 40x30 cm/'15.74x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.About the artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, Russia (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.
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