Ivan Shapoval
Gloomy Day, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
2016

About the Item

Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 20016 Title: Trostyanets Size: 25.5" x 31.5" x 0.8'' inch, (65x80x3 cm) Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, Ready to Hang. "Gloomy Day" is an evocative oil painting that captures the essence of a rural village landscape with a touch of melancholy. The artist skillfully portrays a scene where the weight of the overcast sky seems to permeate the entire setting, creating an atmosphere of somberness. At the heart of the composition, a quaint street stretches into the distance, serving as the focal point of the painting. The street, rendered with meticulous brushstrokes, is populated by a group of white chickens leisurely strolling along its path. Their presence adds a subtle element of movement and liveliness to the otherwise still environment. On the left side of the painting, a modest house with a brown roof stands prominently. A weathered bench rests in front of the house, and upon it sits a grandmother figure, her silhouette blending seamlessly into the surrounding shadows. Though devoid of specific details, her presence suggests a quiet observer, perhaps reflecting the contemplative mood of the scene. The village itself is characterized by predominantly white walls that provide a sense of unity and simplicity. The roofs, painted in warm brown tones, contrast against the muted sky and add a touch of earthiness to the overall composition. This juxtaposition of colors serves to highlight the village's sense of isolation and vulnerability against the atmospheric gloom. Speaking of the sky, it dominates the upper portion of the painting. The artist's adept brushwork depicts a blend of gray and blue hues, seamlessly transitioning from one to the other. The subtle interplay of these tones adds depth and dimension, further enhancing the sense of heaviness and muted light. "Gloomy Day" captures a poignant moment in time, where nature and human presence coexist amidst a subdued atmosphere. The artist's skillful rendering of the landscape and the carefully chosen color palette elicit a contemplative response from the viewer, evoking feelings of introspection and a connection to the quiet beauty found in even the most somber of settings. 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 Lot3031d535

Creator:

Ivan Shapoval (1939, Ukrainian)

Creation Year:

2016

Dimensions:

Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 0.8 in (2.04 cm)

Medium:

Canvas,Oil

Movement & Style:

Impressionist

Period:

2010-