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№Kalen 1368

"Shepherd Outside the Village" is a vivid and textured landscape painting that portrays a pastoral scene filled with earthy tones and dynamic brushstrokes. The artist has used a rich, impasto technique, applying thick layers of paint to create a sense of depth and movement within the composition. In the foreground, the artist depicts a field covered with wild grasses and plants, rendered in shades of green, brown, and gold. The use of thick, expressive brushstrokes gives the vegetation a tactile quality, inviting the viewer to almost feel the rough texture of the field. Flecks of red and orange add warmth and vibrancy, suggesting the presence of wildflowers or the changing colors of autumn. Dominating the middle ground are a couple of large, sturdy trees, their trunks and branches painted in deep browns and purples. These trees act as a focal point within the painting, their vertical forms contrasting with the horizontal lines of the landscape. The dense application of paint on the trees creates a sense of solidity and presence. In the background, a shepherd tends to a small herd of animals, barely discernible through the layers of paint. The shepherd and animals are depicted with loose, impressionistic strokes, blending into the landscape and emphasizing their integration with the natural environment. The distant village, hinted at with soft, muted tones of brown and purple, adds a sense of depth and perspective to the scene. The sky above is painted in soft, muted greens and yellows, with hints of light blue and white. The broad, sweeping brushstrokes give the sky a sense of movement, suggesting a breezy, serene day. The play of light and shadow throughout the painting enhances the sense of time and place, capturing the tranquil, yet dynamic atmosphere of the countryside. "Shepherd Outside the Village" is a beautiful example of the artist's ability to capture the essence of rural life through color, texture, and composition. The painting evokes a sense of peace and harmony with nature, celebrating the timeless relationship between the shepherd, the land, and the animals. This artwork invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the quiet beauty of the pastoral landscape, rendered with expressive and energetic brushwork.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Shepherd outside the village"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

Materials used:

oil

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Shepherd outside the village (2024) Oil painting
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№Kalen 1368

"Shepherd Outside the Village" is a vivid and textured landscape painting that portrays a pastoral scene filled with earthy tones and dynamic brushstrokes. The artist has used a rich, impasto technique, applying thick layers of paint to create a sense of depth and movement within the composition. In the foreground, the artist depicts a field covered with wild grasses and plants, rendered in shades of green, brown, and gold. The use of thick, expressive brushstrokes gives the vegetation a tactile quality, inviting the viewer to almost feel the rough texture of the field. Flecks of red and orange add warmth and vibrancy, suggesting the presence of wildflowers or the changing colors of autumn. Dominating the middle ground are a couple of large, sturdy trees, their trunks and branches painted in deep browns and purples. These trees act as a focal point within the painting, their vertical forms contrasting with the horizontal lines of the landscape. The dense application of paint on the trees creates a sense of solidity and presence. In the background, a shepherd tends to a small herd of animals, barely discernible through the layers of paint. The shepherd and animals are depicted with loose, impressionistic strokes, blending into the landscape and emphasizing their integration with the natural environment. The distant village, hinted at with soft, muted tones of brown and purple, adds a sense of depth and perspective to the scene. The sky above is painted in soft, muted greens and yellows, with hints of light blue and white. The broad, sweeping brushstrokes give the sky a sense of movement, suggesting a breezy, serene day. The play of light and shadow throughout the painting enhances the sense of time and place, capturing the tranquil, yet dynamic atmosphere of the countryside. "Shepherd Outside the Village" is a beautiful example of the artist's ability to capture the essence of rural life through color, texture, and composition. The painting evokes a sense of peace and harmony with nature, celebrating the timeless relationship between the shepherd, the land, and the animals. This artwork invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the quiet beauty of the pastoral landscape, rendered with expressive and energetic brushwork.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Shepherd outside the village"
* ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 20x25 cm/'7.87x9.84 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

Materials used:

oil

Tags:
#oil painting #landscape painting #original painting #oil landscape #landscape art #nature painting #tree landscape #art collectibles #sky landscape #oil nature 
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Bоrn Mаrch 13, 1954, in thе city оf Piryаtin, Pоltаvа rеgiоn. Hе grаduаtеd frоm thе Crimеаn Аrt Cоllеgе nаmеd аftеr N. Sаmоkish (1887). Tеаchеrs in thе spеciаlty: V. Grigоriеv, M.... Read more

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