Title: Oil painting Sails against the backdrop of mountains Yuriy Suprunchuk Description: NoAAA5536The Oil painting on Cardboard titled "Sails against the backdrop of mountains" captures a striking juxtaposition between the grandeur of nature and the delicate presence of human endeavor. In this scene, towering mountains dominate the canvas with their monumental, rugged forms rendered in earthy shades of ochre, sienna, and umber. The brushstrokes are bold, layered, and textured, evoking the raw power of geological time and the immensity of the natural world. Their towering slopes descend sharply into the calm waters below, creating an almost overwhelming backdrop that immediately emphasizes the scale and drama of the setting. Against this massive wall of stone, a cluster of small sailboats gathers in the foreground, their masts rising as fragile vertical lines against the imposing mountainside. Painted with dashes of white, blue, and crimson, the sails and boats introduce bright, lively accents into the composition, standing out against the deep, earthy tones of the cliffs. The reflections of the vessels ripple softly across the dark water, adding rhythm and subtle movement to the otherwise still environment. These boats, though small, embody resilience and the enduring human spirit, daring to inhabit the shadow of something so immense and untamed. The water itself acts as a mirror, its glossy surface capturing both the solidity of the cliffs and the fleeting, ephemeral presence of the boats. Through skillful layering of darker blues, blacks, and hints of green, the artist conveys depth and mystery in the water, as though beneath the calm lies an unfathomable expanse. The reflections are not static but seem to shift and fragment, suggesting the quiet interplay between light and motion. This reflective quality draws the viewer deeper into the painting, offering both a literal and metaphorical meditation on duality-the permanence of mountains versus the impermanence of sails. The sky above, painted in muted turquoise and soft lavender, contributes to the atmosphere of the scene. Broad, sweeping strokes suggest shifting clouds and the changing mood of weather, adding a dynamic tension to the otherwise anchored composition. The cool tones of the sky contrast harmoniously with the warm hues of the mountains, creating balance and depth. It feels as though the sails, with their pops of color, are suspended between the solidity of the earth and the transience of the heavens, navigating a space that is both vulnerable and free.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sails against the backdrop of mountains"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/7.87x11.81 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 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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