Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on Cardboard
Style: Impressionism
Year: 1988
Title: The Beginning of Autumn
Size: 17.5" x 23.5" x 0.2'' inch, (45x60x1 cm)
Unframed,
"The Beginning of Autumn" is an exquisite oil painting that captures the serene beauty of nature in a captivating landscape. The canvas depicts a scene bathed in the soft, golden hues of the transitioning season. The foreground presents a verdant expanse, where a narrow path meanders through a lush green field. The path, gently trodden and inviting, serves as a gateway into the enchanting depths of the surrounding woodland. The artist's skilled brushwork brings the abundant foliage to life, with numerous trees dotting the field. Majestic oaks, graceful birches, and vibrant maples stand tall and proud, their branches intertwining to form a natural canopy. Their leaves, still predominantly verdant but hinting at the first touches of autumnal transformation, exhibit a medley of vibrant greens, yellows, and oranges, evoking the sense of impending change. Above this idyllic scene, the sky stretches out in all its vastness. The artist has masterfully blended soft hues of white and blue, creating a serene atmosphere that envelops the entire composition. Fluffy white clouds drift lazily across the heavens, accentuating the tranquility of the setting and adding a sense of depth to the painting. "The Beginning of Autumn" is a title that perfectly encapsulates the essence of this artwork. It encapsulates the moment when nature's palette begins to shift, heralding the onset of fall. The painting invites viewers to embark on a journey along the path, exploring the captivating beauty of the transitioning landscape. It evokes a sense of anticipation and reflection, capturing the fleeting yet magical essence of this time of year.
About Artist:
Place of Birth: September 10, 1939, Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine
Graduated from Dnipropetrovsk Art School (1967)
Graduated from Kharkiv Art Industry Higher School (1973)
Field of Activity: Easel painting
Teachers: H. Cherniavskly, V. Konstantynopilsky, O. Martynets
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Category
2010s Impressionist Art by Medium: Cardboard