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Title: Oil painting In the autumn gardens Alex Kalenyuk

Description: №AAA4098 This oil painting cardboard, titled "In the autumn gardens", the scene is bathed in warm, earthy tones, reflecting the transition of nature into autumn. The landscape is alive with movement and color, dominated by golden fields, fiery foliage, and a sky that hints at the shifting seasons. In the foreground, a lone figure is seen tending to the land, dressed in a bright red garment that contrasts sharply with the muted autumn tones. The posture of the figure suggests labor, dedication, and a deep connection to the land. Surrounding them, the remnants of a harvested field display broken stalks and tilled soil, signifying the end of the growing season and the hard work of the harvest. The middle ground is enriched with deep green and ochre hues, depicting untamed grasses and vegetation that frame the cultivated plot. The expressive, impasto brushstrokes create a sense of texture and movement, making the landscape appear dynamic and full of life. Trees adorned in brilliant orange and yellow shades stand tall, their leaves catching the light and casting a golden glow over the scene. Their placement leads the eye further into The painting, toward the distant houses in the background. A few village houses with sloping roofs and soft, pastel facades peek through the trees, nestled comfortably within the rolling landscape. Their presence evokes a sense of home and warmth, a place of refuge after a long day's work in the fields. The rooftops are tinged with hints of blue and red, providing subtle contrast against the dominant autumn palette. The sky is a mixture of dark and muted tones, suggesting an overcast day or the approaching evening. There is a certain depth in the sky’s colors, which hints at the ever-changing nature of autumn weather—moments of golden sunlight followed by the cool, shadowed embrace of clouds. The composition of The painting is well-balanced, with the trees, fields, and village structures guiding the viewer’s gaze through the scene. The thick, textured brushstrokes enhance the raw energy of nature, making the landscape feel alive and immersive. The overall atmosphere of The painting is nostalgic, evoking memories of quiet countryside life, the cycle of the seasons, and the simple yet profound connection between people and the land. This artwork beautifully conveys the harmony between human labor and nature, celebrating the vibrant hues and textures of autumn while capturing a fleeting moment of agricultural life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the autumn gardens"
* 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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