Original artwork description:

№AAA3211

The oil painting "In the Courtyard" depicts a rustic, snow-clad scene that exudes the quiet atmosphere of a winter day. The artist has skillfully used a palette knife to apply bold, textured strokes of paint, giving the composition an almost sculptural quality that invites the viewer to reach out and touch the canvas. Central to the scene is a traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, partially covered in snow, suggesting the recent passing of a winter storm. The walls of the house are painted in warm, earthy tones, contrasting with the cool whites and blues of the snow, evoking a sense of shelter and warmth amidst the cold. In the foreground, the courtyard is rendered in a patchwork of thick paint, with varying shades of white and blue capturing the uneven surface of the snow. This is interspersed with strokes of darker color that could be footsteps or shadows, adding depth and a sense of daily life continuing despite the snow. A few bare trees stand sentinel around the house, their branches etched against the soft lavender and pale blue sky. The trees are rendered with dark, expressive strokes that convey their leafless state and the stark beauty of nature in winter. To the right of the house, a slender structure, possibly a fence or a utility pole, cuts a vertical line against the sky, adding a geometric contrast to the otherwise organic shapes within the painting. "In the Courtyard" is a snapshot of rural life, capturing the stillness and seclusion of a winter’s day. It speaks to the resilience of life in the face of seasonal changes, with the house serving as a steadfast character in the midst of a slumbering landscape. The artist's signature is proudly placed within the scene, marking their creation as a moment captured in time.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the courtyard"
* 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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