
Description
The painting "Winter Sunset in the Forest" captures the enchanting beauty of a winter landscape as the day comes to an end. The scene is bathed in the soft, fading light of the setting sun, casting a golden glow over the snow-covered ground and illuminating the trees in hues of warm amber and cool blue. The viewer is invited to follow a winding path that meanders through the snow, leading deeper into the quiet solitude of the forest. The foreground is dominated by textured snow, painted with rich, impasto strokes that convey depth and movement. The cold, crisp air is almost palpable, with shades of icy blue and lavender suggesting the chill of the season. The path is marked by ski tracks, a subtle reminder of human presence in this otherwise untouched natural world. The contrast between the smooth, untouched snow and the deep grooves left behind creates a sense of journey and exploration. To the left, towering evergreens stand tall, their dark green needles providing a stark contrast to the brightness of the snow. Their branches, lightly dusted with snow, sway gently, as if whispering secrets to the wind. Among them, bare deciduous trees reach skyward with delicate, intricate branches, their silhouettes adding an ethereal quality to the scene. The interplay of light and shadow on these trees enhances the depth and dimensionality of the composition. As the eye moves toward the center, the setting sun peeks through the trees, casting a soft, diffused glow that reflects off the snow. This warm light brings a sense of serenity and peace, a gentle reminder of nature's cycles and the beauty that exists even in the coldest of seasons. The sun's light creates a play of warm and cool tones, blending seamlessly with the surrounding colors to create a harmonious, almost dreamlike atmosphere. The background consists of a distant treeline and a sky painted in a gradient of soft blues, purples, and yellows. Wisps of clouds stretch across the sky, catching the last rays of sunlight and adding a dynamic element to the otherwise still scene. The sky's muted tones create a contrast with the vibrant foreground, enhancing the overall depth of the composition. The right side of the painting is alive with bursts of color from the undergrowth, where golden and rust-colored bushes break through the snow, adding warmth and texture.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Winter sunset in the forest"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* 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: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, Russia (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.
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Oil painting Winter sunset in the forest Yuriy Suprunchuk
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Frosty Horizons: Winter Landscape Paintings
Feb 19, 2026 4:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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