№AAA5317The oil painting on Cardboard titled "Geese in the Yard" captures a moment of rural serenity set against a dramatically lit landscape. With rich textures and bold, impasto strokes, the composition balances domestic charm with the wild energy of nature, bringing together the earth, sky, and water in a single, emotionally charged scene. At the center of the foreground, a small group of white geese becomes the focal point. Their forms are loosely but confidently rendered with thick, expressive brushwork in white and hints of gray, blue, and ochre. The spontaneity of the strokes lends the birds a lively, animated quality. They appear to be mid-stride, foraging or engaging with one another, bringing a sense of motion and gentle narrative to the piece. Their white plumage stands in stark contrast to the earthy browns and ochres of the ground, drawing the eye and establishing a sense of life and rhythm in the rural yard. The land on which the geese walk is composed of warm terracotta and sandy hues, painted in wide swaths of thick color that give the surface a tangible presence. This portion of the yard, devoid of fences or human figures, evokes a sense of freedom and unstructured beauty, where nature and farm life intertwine. Beyond the yard lies a tranquil body of water that dominates the middle ground. Rendered in rich blues, purples, and violets, the water is both reflective and dynamic, rippling slightly as it captures the luminous glow of the sky and the vivid colors of distant buildings. The reflection of fire-orange structures in the water introduces a dramatic element, as if the horizon has caught fire with the final burst of light from the setting sun. This striking orange line, mirrored in the water, provides an emotional crescendo to the composition—radiant, almost surreal in contrast to the subdued palette of the rest of the painting. The far background features silhouetted structures and trees painted in deep greens, blues, and blacks, their edges softened by distance and the evening haze. These darker forms frame the brilliant line of orange, helping to accentuate the vibrancy of the sunset and add a sense of mystery and depth to the scene. The vertical accents of tree trunks and rooftops create a rhythm that guides the viewer’s gaze horizontally across the painting.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Geese in the yard"* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk* SIZE: 20.2x29.2 cm/7.95x11.49 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 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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