Original artwork description:

№AAA3987

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Autumn melancholy", the artist employs a rich impasto technique, using thick, expressive brushstrokes to create depth and texture. The subdued palette of earthy browns, muted greens, deep blues, and cool grays captures the essence of a season that is slowly retreating into the stillness of impending winter. In the foreground, two abandoned boats rest near the shore, their weathered surfaces painted in dark browns and faded blues. The textured application of paint makes the boats appear rough, aged, and worn by time and the elements. Their positioning, slightly tilted and resting motionless in the shallow water, enhances the melancholic atmosphere, as if they have been left behind, waiting for an absent owner. The shoreline, painted in a mix of ochres, deep greens, and hints of orange, is strewn with fallen leaves and sparse grass. The artist uses short, layered strokes to create a rough, uneven ground that merges seamlessly with the dark water. A few barren trees with twisted branches stand near the boats, their leaves mostly gone, leaving behind skeletal limbs that stretch toward the gray sky. Their trunks are painted with a combination of deep browns and subtle reds, suggesting the lingering warmth of autumn’s last breath. The water, depicted in a combination of dark grays, blues, and deep browns, reflects the overcast sky above. The rippling effect created by the artist’s thick, swirling brushstrokes adds a sense of quiet movement, as if the surface of the water is disturbed only by a gentle breeze. Light reflections shimmer faintly, hinting at the soft presence of the sun hidden behind thick clouds. In the background, the painting fades into a distant shoreline, where faint buildings or structures blend into the hazy horizon. The brushstrokes in this section are looser, creating an atmospheric effect that adds to the depth of the scene. The sky is painted in a somber mix of grays and pale blues, with soft clouds drifting aimlessly, contributing to the subdued, reflective mood. The overall emotion of the painting is one of quiet resignation, a moment of stillness before winter fully sets in. The abandoned boats, the bare trees, and the darkening sky all work together to evoke a sense of nostalgia, solitude, and the passage of time.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn melancholy"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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

Materials used:

oil

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