Title: Oil painting Relaxing by the river on a summer day Yuriy Suprunchuk Description: NoAAA5474The Oil painting on Cardboard titled "Relaxing by the river on a summer day" captures the timeless beauty and serene rhythm of rural life, where the union of nature, architecture, and human presence creates a composition brimming with warmth and tranquility. The scene, painted with vigorous and textured brushstrokes, reveals not only the charm of a riverside village but also the quiet intimacy of a summer afternoon, when time slows and small, everyday moments become imbued with a sense of permanence and peace. At the center of the composition stands a sturdy arched stone bridge, its soft pinks, violets, and ochres glowing under the brilliance of the sky. The bridge serves as both a physical and symbolic connector, joining the modest village houses above with the lively waters and figures below. The cottages with red-tiled roofs and sunlit facades seem to cluster together as if in quiet conversation, their presence a testament to the endurance of community life. Above them, tall trees reach into the sky, anchoring the village in the embrace of the natural world, while the depth of foliage adds a protective, sheltering quality to the settlement. Beneath the bridge, the river winds gently, reflecting the hues of sky and greenery with a shimmering vibrancy. Its calm surface is broken only by ripples created by children or perhaps young men wading at the water's edge. Two figures, playfully poised upon the stones, are captured in mid-action, their light clothing painted in fresh, contrasting tones that bring energy to the quietness of the river scene. A third figure, a woman, stands further along the shore, contemplative and serene, gazing out across the water. These human presences, though small within the broader landscape, anchor the viewer emotionally to the setting, reminding us that life's truest joys are often found in these unassuming encounters with nature and each other. The greens of the riverbank dominate the foreground, ranging from rich emeralds and deep shadowed tones to luminous highlights touched by the sun. Wild grasses and plants grow untamed, adding vitality and freshness to the scene. Rocks scattered along the water's edge create a natural rhythm, guiding the viewer's gaze toward the central figures and further across to the houses above.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Relaxing by the river on a summer day"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 29.6x39.8 cm/11.65x15.66 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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