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Title: Oil painting Home on a winter evening Alex Kalenyuk

Description: NoAAA4528 The painting "Home on a Winter Evening" captures the essence of a cold winter night, where nature and human life harmoniously coexist in a quiet, snow-covered landscape. The artist masterfully uses bold, textured brushstrokes to create depth and emotion, immersing the viewer in the stillness and beauty of the winter setting. The composition is dominated by towering trees with dark, slender trunks reaching toward the sky. Their branches, tinged with golden hues, hint at the remnants of autumn or the soft glow of moonlight filtering through the dense forest. The rich contrast between deep blues and purples of the evening sky and the warmth of the yellow highlights adds a dreamlike quality to the piece, evoking both the mystery and comfort of winter nights. The foreground features a winding, snow-covered path that leads the eye toward the small, humble dwelling nestled among the trees. The house, covered with a thatched roof and barely visible against the surrounding darkness, radiates a sense of warmth and shelter. Its presence in the vast, snowy wilderness conveys the idea of refuge-a beacon of safety in the cold, quiet night. A solitary figure, clad in a reddish-brown coat, is seen making their way toward the house. The color of their attire stands out vividly against the cool tones of the snow, drawing attention to their presence. Accompanied by a horse or ox pulling a cart, the figure represents the enduring human spirit, braving the elements to return home after a long day. The inclusion of the animal further emphasizes the rustic, rural lifestyle depicted in The painting. The texture of the brushstrokes enhances the depth of the snow, making it feel tangible and crisp underfoot. The way the artist plays with light and shadow in the snow-covered ground adds movement and life to the otherwise still night. The use of white and blue tones in the snow reflects the subtle illumination from the sky, reinforcing the atmospheric quality of the scene. Despite the cold, there is an undeniable warmth in the composition. The golden tones in the trees, the faint light surrounding the house, and the determination of the traveler create a sense of homecoming and tranquility. The painting invites the viewer to imagine the warmth inside the small dwelling, where a fire may be burning, providing comfort from the icy air outside.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Home on a winter evening"
* ARTISTS: Alex 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 artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the 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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