NoSERB 1170

The oil painting on canvas titled "On the Autumn River" is a vivid and emotionally resonant portrayal of a tranquil moment in the heart of fall. With bold palette knife strokes and expressive use of impasto, the artist creates a scene bursting with color, texture, and quiet introspection. This landscape captures not just the visual richness of autumn, but the feeling of being immersed in nature's seasonal transformation. A lone figure stands on a wooden pier extending over the calm waters of a river, enveloped by the golden embrace of changing trees and rustling reeds. The central motif of the composition is the harmony between the human figure and the surrounding environment. The figure, dressed in a striking blue coat, creates a delicate contrast against the warm autumnal hues of the trees. This splash of cool color draws the viewer's eye immediately, serving as a focal point in a landscape otherwise dominated by fiery oranges, deep burgundies, mustard yellows, and touches of green. The figure appears contemplative, possibly fishing or simply watching the ripples on the water, evoking a sense of stillness and peace. The trees on either side of the river are painted with vigorous, layered strokes. On the left, tall trees burst with rich yellow and golden foliage, their branches reaching up into a pale lavender and blue sky. To the right, trees painted in deep maroons, russets, and magentas suggest the final fiery burst of color before the leaves fall. The texture is thick and expressive, capturing the wild, unfiltered energy of nature during this season. The artist uses contrasting colors and dense pigment to convey the complexity of light as it filters through the canopy, reflecting on the water and casting warm tones across the landscape. The river itself, rendered in a blend of cool greys, purples, and greens, mirrors the surrounding scenery with a subtle shimmer. The soft blending of tones in the water contrasts with the more defined impasto work of the foliage, emphasizing the stillness of the surface. The wooden pier, slightly worn and jagged at the edges, extends from the shore into the river, anchoring the scene with a sense of depth and guiding the viewer into the composition. It is a bridge between land and water, between motion and quiet reflection.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On the autumn river"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.

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