Original artwork description:

№SERB 992

"On a Bench" is an expressive oil painting, vibrant with the thick, textural strokes characteristic of a palette knife technique. The painting portrays a quaint scene of urban tranquility—a park bench partially hidden by the lush foliage of overhanging trees. The canopy of the trees is a tapestry of greens and yellows, with daubs of paint applied liberally to create a lively and dense leaf cover, which seems to dance with light and shadow. The layered texture of the leaves provides a dynamic contrast to the more subdued and smoother handling of the background, giving a sense of depth and dimensionality to the scene. Beneath the vibrant canopy, the park bench emerges in earthy tones of brown and gray, offering a silent invitation to passersby. Its simple, solid form is a stark contrast to the chaotic dance of the leaves above, suggesting a place of rest and contemplation amidst the surrounding vibrancy of nature. In the backdrop, subtle hints of mauve, blue, and white peek through the foliage, suggesting a distant space beyond the immediate vicinity of the bench, perhaps buildings or the sky, providing context to the setting and implying an urban park oasis. The foreground is a swath of bold green and yellow strokes, representing the well-trodden grass of the park, brightly lit by what one might imagine to be the warm glow of the afternoon sun. Central to the composition are two figures seated on the bench. They are rendered in just enough detail to suggest human forms, engaged in a quiet interaction, perhaps a conversation or shared silence, adding a narrative element to the piece. Their presence invites viewers to contemplate the stories that unfold in such common yet intimate urban spaces. Overall, "On a Bench" is a celebration of the small havens of nature found within the city's hustle and bustle. It captures a moment of reprieve, a snapshot where time slows, and the world's noise falls away, allowing the simplicity of a bench and the beauty of a tree to stand center stage. The rich textures and lively colors of the painting evoke the sensory pleasures of a day spent in the park and the universal human experience of connection with nature and each other.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "On a bench"
* ARTISTS: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich
* SIZE: 23x30 cm/'9.05x11.81 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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