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Title: Oil painting Autumn mood near the river Oksana Kalenyuk

Description: NoAAA4523 The painting "Autumn Mood Near the River" beautifully captures the essence of a crisp, golden autumn day by the water, where nature's last vibrant burst of color contrasts with the cool tones of the flowing river. The scene is filled with rich textures and expressive brushstrokes, creating an atmosphere that feels both tranquil and deeply reflective. In the foreground, a lone figure sits on a rustic wooden dock that extends over the rippling water. Dressed in a blue jacket and red trousers, the person appears lost in thought, gazing across the river or perhaps waiting for a fish to bite. The figure's relaxed posture, with one hand resting on their knee, suggests a moment of quiet contemplation, a pause in time to absorb the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The river itself is a mesmerizing blend of deep blues, purples, and hints of green, with thick, impasto strokes capturing the play of light on the water's surface. Reflections of the sky and the warm autumn foliage create a dynamic interplay of color, giving the impression of movement as the current gently carries fallen leaves downstream. The wooden dock, weathered and slightly uneven, stands as a fragile connection between the human world and the vast, untamed nature beyond. Beyond the river, the background bursts into a brilliant display of autumn hues, with trees ablaze in fiery oranges, deep reds, and golden yellows. The foliage, painted with energetic strokes, conveys the richness and fleeting beauty of the season. Some trees stand tall and dark, their evergreen needles contrasting with the warm deciduous leaves, while others are nearly bare, their skeletal branches reaching toward the sky as a reminder of the approaching winter. Above, the sky is an expressive canvas of blues and purples, with hints of soft pink and lavender streaked across the clouds. The heavy brushstrokes give the sky a feeling of depth and movement, as if a cool breeze is sweeping through, carrying the crisp scent of fallen leaves and damp earth. The contrast between the sky's cool tones and the warm land below enhances the overall emotional depth of the piece, drawing the viewer into a moment of introspection.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn mood near the river"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.About the artists: Kalenyuk Oksana was born in 1964 in Rivne region. The love of painting has taken over from the baby. From 1975 to 1980 she studied at the Zoryan Art School of Rivne region.In 1985 she graduated from the Art College. M. Samokish (now has the status of a national university). Her teachers of painting were G. Kurilenko, V. Grigoriev. After graduating from the school, she began to work as a teacher of fine arts at the Piryatin School - a gymnasium of aesthetic education, which she founded with her husband in 1990.Kalenyuk Oksana works in the landscape and still life genre. Personal exhibitions: Kyiv, Museum of Ukrainian Heritage; T. Shevchenko National Museum; the diplomatic mission of Ukraine to the USA (California) and others. She has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad.

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