Description
The painting "Before the Rain" by Ukrainian artist Kovalenko Ivan captures a peaceful riverside scene, with a golden-domed church standing prominently on a small island surrounded by trees. The foreground shows gentle waves lapping against the shore, while the sky, filled with soft clouds, suggests an impending change in the weather. The branches of nearby trees frame the composition, adding depth and movement to the scene. Through this work, Kovalenko expresses the calm that often precedes a storm. The golden domes of the church shine in contrast to the soft, muted tones of the sky, symbolizing resilience and tranquility amidst nature's inevitable shifts. The river's soft ripples and the subtle movement of the leaves evoke a sense of quiet anticipation, creating a mood of stillness before the arrival of rain. The painting invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty and serenity of the moment, a pause before the elements transform the scene.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Before the rain"
* ARTISTS: Ivan Kovalenko
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 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 artist: Born on March 20, 1953, in the city of Pidgorodn, Dnipropetrovsk region. He graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk State Art College (1972), Kharkov Art and Industrial Institute (1981). Teachers in the specialty: V. Zagubibatko, E. Zherdzitsky, A. Kapshuk, M. Shaposhnikov, A. of Constantinople. He worked in the field of painting, graphics. In a realistic style, he created mainly landscapes and still lifes of the Dnieper. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2005). He worked in Dnepropetrovsk: at an art production plant (since 1981); teacher of art school (1989), senior teacher of special disciplines of art department of the theater and art college (1997). He participated in exhibitions since 1978. Personal exhibitions - in Dnepropetrovsk (2003, 2010), Kiev (2009). The main works: "The Last Chrysanthemums" (1990), "On the Berdyansk Spit" (2002), "On the Cute Ukraine" (2004), "Native Color" (2004), "Sunny" (2005). The works are stored in the Dnepropetrovsk Art Museum and the Berdyansk Art Museum (Zaporizhzhya Region). He lived and worked in the city of Dnepropetrovsk.
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Oil painting Before the rain Ivan Kovalenko
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