Ivan Shapoval
Autumn Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
2013

About the Item

Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Cardboard Style: Impressionism Year: 2013 Title: Autumn Landscape Size: 15.5" x 23.5" x 0.8'' inch, (40x60x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "Autumn Landscape" is a captivating oil painting that captures the serene beauty of the season in a scenic landscape. The artist skillfully brings the viewer into the heart of nature, transporting them to a peaceful setting filled with vibrant autumnal colors. The foreground of the painting features a well-defined path that draws the eye into the distance. The path, carefully rendered with intricate brushstrokes, invites the viewer to take a leisurely stroll through this enchanting scene. As one walks along the path, it leads deeper into the painting, gently winding its way through the natural surroundings. The focal point of the artwork lies just beyond the path—a breathtaking birch grove. The birches stand tall and slender, their smooth, pale trunks contrasting against the vivid hues of the surrounding landscape. Their branches are adorned with an array of fiery orange leaves, capturing the essence of autumn. The leaves, delicately painted with warm tones, create a stunning visual spectacle, almost glowing in the soft, golden sunlight that filters through the trees. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the way they depict the play of light and shadow. Sunlight spills through the foliage, casting dappled patterns on the path and creating a sense of depth within the painting. The interplay of light and shade adds a touch of mystery and evokes a tranquil atmosphere, immersing the viewer in the peaceful ambiance of the scene. Above the birch grove, the sky stretches out in a serene expanse of brilliant blue. The clear, unobstructed sky symbolizes the tranquility and openness of the natural world. Its vibrant blue hue creates a striking contrast against the warm tones of the autumn leaves, enhancing the overall visual impact of the painting. "Autumn Landscape" is a masterful depiction of nature's transition, capturing the enchanting beauty of autumn. Through the skillful use of color, light, and composition, the artist invites the viewer to step into this picturesque scene and revel in the serenity and splendor of the season. 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 Ivan Shapoval has been a member of the Ukrainian National Artists' Union "SinG" since 1988. Personal Exhibitions: Sumy (1972, 1980, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1995) Participation in all-Ukrainian exhibitions: 1982 Always Ready. Kyiv 1983 International Art Exhibition. Sofia, Bulgaria 1983 Painting of Ukraine. Kyiv 1984 Land and People. Moscow. Sumy. Kharkiv 1984 Physical Culture and Sports. Kyiv 1984 60th Anniversary of the Red Banner Western Border District. Kyiv 1987 International Art Exhibition. Netherlands. Finland. Norway 1987 Always Ready. Kyiv 1987 Painting of Ukraine. Kyiv 1988 Watercolor Exhibition. Kyiv 1988 Soviet Land. Kyiv 1991 Artists of Ukraine. Zemle, Germany 1999 International Art Exhibition. Germany 2003 International Art Exhibition. Germany 2007 Picturesque Ukraine. Kyiv 2008 Artists of Sumy Region. Poltava Art Museum. Poltava 2008 Artistic Mosaic. Alexander Feldman Foundation. Kharkiv 2008 for the 70th Anniversary of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. Kyiv 2009 On the Day of the Artist. Kyiv Ivan Shapoval's works are held in private collections and museums, including: Ministry of Culture & UNAU Exhibitions Lebedyn Municipal Art Museum, Sumy Region Art Museum N. Onatskiy Art Museum, Sumy Hecosso Gallery in Japan Lot2955d441

Creator:

Ivan Shapoval (1939, Ukrainian)

Creation Year:

2013

Dimensions:

Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)

Medium:

Oil,Cardboard

Movement & Style:

Impressionist

Period:

2010-