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Title: Oil painting Geese in the autumn steppes Alex Kalenyuk

Description: №AAA4023 This oil painting cardboard, titled "Geese in the autumn steppes", the artist skillfully uses thick, expressive brushstrokes to depict the rugged beauty of the steppes, where the land stretches endlessly under a vast sky. The composition is divided into two dominant elements: the earthy, golden-brown tones of the steppe and the expansive, swirling sky. The lower portion of The painting is filled with warm, textured brushstrokes that create depth and movement in the dry grasses. The golden fields are punctuated by small patches of green, suggesting the last remnants of summer’s vibrancy. The use of impasto gives The painting a tactile quality, making the viewer almost feel the rough terrain beneath their feet. In the foreground, a group of geese is depicted, scattered across the field. Their bright white feathers contrast sharply against the warm, earthy background, drawing the eye toward their gentle presence. The geese appear to be foraging or resting, adding a sense of tranquility to the otherwise vast and open space. Their forms are suggested with bold, confident strokes rather than finely detailed rendering, emphasizing movement and liveliness. Towering over the scene, tall, slender trees with golden foliage stand against the sky. Their elongated forms create a rhythmic vertical element that breaks the horizontal expanse of the steppe. The trees appear windswept, with their leaves rendered in a mix of warm yellows and muted browns, reinforcing the autumnal atmosphere. Their placement adds a sense of balance to the composition, leading the viewer’s gaze upward toward the sky. The sky itself is a masterpiece of expressive color and dynamic brushwork. Swirls of deep blue, soft white, and hints of purple create a sense of movement, as if the wind is rushing across the vast openness of the landscape. The clouds appear in motion, echoing the change of seasons and the fleeting nature of autumn. The contrast between the cool tones of the sky and the warm hues of the land adds depth and a dreamlike quality to The painting. The painting conveys a sense of freedom and solitude, characteristic of the vast steppes, while also celebrating the small yet vital presence of life within it. The brushwork and color choices evoke the crisp air of autumn, the gentle rustling of dry grass, and the distant calls of geese as they move through the landscape.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Geese in the autumn steppes"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 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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