Original artwork description:

№AAA3827

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Dusk fell on the field", the composition is divided into three distinct planes, creating a sense of depth and movement within the scene. The foreground is dominated by earthy browns, ochres, and golds, depicting a rugged terrain that appears illuminated by the last golden light of the setting sun. Patches of light seem to cling to the remnants of dried grasses and small rocks, giving the terrain a tactile, almost sculptural quality. In the middle ground, a gentle rise in the landscape leads the eye toward the background, where the deep blues and purples of the encroaching night take over. The rough, jagged textures of the land contrast with the smoother, more fluid strokes of the sky, emphasizing the fading warmth of the sunlit earth against the cool tones of the evening. The background is a breathtaking expanse of sky, painted in swirling layers of indigo, violet, and cerulean. The remnants of a pink-tinged sunset peek through breaks in the clouds, providing a striking contrast between warmth and coolness, light and shadow. Silhouettes of distant trees or rock formations stand as dark sentinels, enhancing the sense of depth and framing the scene with an air of solitude. The artist employs a dramatic and harmonious color palette, blending the deep blues and purples of twilight with the lingering golds and fiery oranges of the fading sunlight. The thick application of paint enhances the texture of the sky and land, making the play of light feel almost tangible. The contrast between warm and cool tones is particularly striking—while the sky is dominated by cool blues and purples, the earth retains a golden glow, suggesting that the warmth of the day is slowly being swallowed by the encroaching night. This interplay of light and shadow creates an emotional depth, evoking both serenity and the quiet melancholy of day’s end. The use of bold, thick brushstrokes enhances the expressive nature of the piece, suggesting movement in the clouds and a gentle stirring of the wind through the grasses. There is a quiet intensity in the painting, as if the landscape itself is exhaling, surrendering to the inevitable embrace of night. The presence of small, delicate flowers or plants catching the last light adds a subtle yet powerful symbol of resilience and beauty, even in the fading glow of the day. These details invite the viewer to reflect on the fleeting nature of time and the quiet magnificence found in life’s transitions.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Dusk fell on the field"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

Materials used:

oil

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