Title: Oil painting Orange sunset over the river Yuriy Suprunchuk Description: No.AAA4980The oil painting on cardboard titled "Orange Sunset over the River" captures a tranquil moment at the edge of the day, where nature slowly winds down beneath the golden hues of a setting sun. The composition is rich with color and atmosphere, transporting the viewer to a serene riverside just as evening begins to fall. The artist masterfully blends warm and cool tones, creating a harmonious balance between the fading light of day and the stillness of water and land. The sky is the dominant element in the painting, stretching across the upper half of the composition in a blaze of fiery oranges, deep reds, and soft pinks. Broad, expressive brushstrokes shape the clouds, which glow with the last light of the sun as it dips below the horizon. The sun itself, nestled just behind a silhouette of trees, radiates a golden warmth that infuses the entire scene with a soft, magical glow. Hints of lavender and rose in the sky gently melt into the calm blues of the river, bridging day and night in a seamless gradient. The water below reflects the sky’s brilliance with subtle ripples and mirrored shades. Golden highlights from the sun scatter across the surface, while shadows deepen into shades of teal, turquoise, and green, suggesting both depth and movement. Closer to the viewer, clusters of lily pads float gently in the shallows, painted in bright greens and yellows that contrast beautifully with the darker waters around them. Their rounded forms add a natural rhythm and texture to the foreground, enhancing the sense of realism. Three boats rest quietly on the water, their presence adding narrative and life to the scene. The nearest boat, moored close to the riverbank, is partially silhouetted against the glowing reflection of the sky. Its form is simple yet evocative, hinting at human activity—perhaps a fisherman has just returned or will soon set off in the early hours of the next day. Farther back, two more boats float gently, their subtle profiles blending with the reflective waters. One appears to carry a solitary figure, while the other is partially obscured by reeds, adding a sense of depth and layering to the middle ground. To the right, a dense cluster of trees rises from the shoreline, their foliage painted in deep greens, browns, and muted purples.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Orange sunset over the river"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 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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