Original artwork description:

№SERB 971

The watercolor painting titled "After Plein Air" captures the essence of a tranquil, pastoral scene, likely after a session of painting outdoors, which is what "plein air" refers to. Two figures are depicted leaving the scene, possibly artists or observers, carrying what appears to be a canvas or a board – a nod to the plein air painting tradition. They are portrayed in mid-stride, with the left figure in a white shirt and beige pants, and the right one in a yellow cap and blue clothing, lending a casual, relaxed air to the scene. The setting is a lush, open field marked by patches of bright yellow and green, indicative of sunlight filtering through the canopy above and dancing on the vegetation below. The grassy expanse seems to be warmly lit, suggesting either the early or late hours of the day when the sun casts a golden hue over the landscape. Centered in the composition is a rustic structure, perhaps a barn or rural dwelling, with a dark, violet-toned roof that anchors the painting and provides a sense of solidity amidst the soft, fluid brushstrokes that define the natural environment. Towering trees frame the scene on both sides, with deep greens and hints of black creating a rich contrast against the lighter colors of the field and sky. The sky itself is rendered with a subtle gradation of color, moving from a light wash that suggests a clearing or brightening of the atmosphere to the denser foliage below. The composition leads the viewer's eye along the path taken by the figures, directing us from the foreground to the serene setting beyond. The title, "After Plein Air," along with the depicted subjects, conveys a sense of conclusion to a day's work, capturing the moment of departure from a scene that has been intensely observed and perhaps translated onto canvas. This painting is a celebration of the plein air practice, emphasizing the intimate connection between artists and the landscapes they depict, as well as the tranquility and satisfaction found in the moments after capturing the beauty of the natural world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "After plein air"
* ARTISTS: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich
* SIZE: 28x40.5 cm/'11.02x15.94 inches'
* MEDIUM: watercolor, paper
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

Materials used:

watercolor

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