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Ivan Shapoval
The beginning of spring, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Ready to Hang

2007

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CA$2,235.76
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Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2007 Title: The beginning of spring, Size: 26.5" x 31" x 0.8'' inch, (68x79x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "The Beginning of Spring" is a captivating oil painting that portrays the essence of nature's rejuvenation and the allure of a new season. Set within a picturesque landscape, the painting invites viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and serenity of the scene. The foreground of the composition reveals a lush, vibrant green field, exuding a sense of freshness and vitality. The meticulously painted grasses sway gently in an unseen breeze, adding a touch of dynamism to the otherwise tranquil setting. In the center of the field, a narrow path emerges, winding its way invitingly into the heart of a magnificent forest. The path acts as a visual invitation, tempting the viewer to embark on an enchanting journey through the untamed wilderness. To the left of the painting, a river lies dormant, its waters still frozen from the lingering grip of winter. The icy surface reflects the soft sunlight, creating a shimmering effect that contrasts against the vibrant greens of the foreground. The river serves as a reminder of the transitioning seasons, with its frozen state hinting at the impending thaw and the subsequent arrival of spring's full embrace. Above the landscape, the sky stretches out in a captivating display of cerulean blue. Delicate, fluffy white clouds meander lazily across the heavens, their wispy forms adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The interplay between the bright blue sky and the pristine white clouds infuses the painting with a feeling of optimism, symbolizing the promise and renewal that spring brings. "The Beginning of Spring" captures the essence of a transformative moment in nature's cycle, where winter's grasp loosens, and the world awakens to the arrival of a new season. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in the harmony of the landscape, beckoning them to follow the path into the depths of the forest and experience the exhilarating beauty of spring's emergence. 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 Lot2993d783
  • Creator:
    Ivan Shapoval (1939, Ukrainian)
  • Creation Year:
    2007
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Granada Hills, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1293113297272

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