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Title: Oil painting Autumn golden fields Alex Kalenyuk

Description: №AAA4128 This oil painting canvas, titled "Autumn golden fields", the dominant hues of yellow and ochre create a rich, textured surface, emphasizing the ripeness of the harvest season. The artist's expressive brushstrokes lend a sense of movement to the tall grasses, swaying under the breeze, enhancing the feeling of a living, breathing landscape. In the foreground, a figure dressed in blue is bent over, working in the field. Their posture suggests deep focus, possibly gathering crops or tending to the land. The contrast between the figure's cool-toned clothing and the warm golden tones of the field draws attention to their presence, highlighting the connection between people and nature. Further into The painting, several more figures are scattered across the field, engaged in similar labor. Their small, indistinct forms convey a sense of distance, emphasizing the vastness of the open landscape. The artist’s choice to depict the figures with loose, impressionistic strokes captures their movement, suggesting the rhythm of rural life. On the left, a rugged hill with dark earthy tones rises from the field, breaking the otherwise flat expanse. This rocky formation introduces a sense of contrast, adding depth and variety to the composition. Its rough texture, created with thick layers of paint, contrasts with the smoother areas of the field, reinforcing the natural diversity of the landscape. In the background, a distant structure, possibly a farmhouse or barn, stands under the open sky. It is partially obscured by the golden field and the figures at work, symbolizing the presence of shelter and civilization amidst the wild beauty of nature. Above, the sky is painted in a mixture of soft blues, grays, and whites, with hints of golden light breaking through the clouds. This interplay of colors suggests either an early morning or late afternoon atmosphere, where the sun casts long shadows over the land. The artist employs a thick impasto technique, where bold strokes of paint add depth and dimension, making the field feel tangible. The combination of warm and cool tones, as well as the blend of structured and loose brushwork, creates a sense of balance, illustrating both the beauty and toil of rural life. This painting evokes a deep appreciation for nature’s cycles and the hard work of those who cultivate the land. It celebrates the golden abundance of autumn, a season of both warmth and transition. The scene invites the viewer to pause and admire the harmony between humanity and the natural world, appreciating the quiet perseverance and dedication that sustains rural life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn golden fields"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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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