Anna Shesterikova

Cozy Harbor on Lake Walensee. Switzerland, lake, yachts, impressionism

2025

"The picturesque sketch “Along the Coast” was created on one of the sunny Sundays in July 2023 when I was relaxing at Lake Walensee." said Anna Shesterikova about this artwork. "The ...

The painting was created en plein-air at Lake Walensee. The yacht is vividly painted in an impressionistic style, so skillfully that you'll want to jump in and take a ride around the...

The painting is painted with oil paints on canvas in the style of modern impressionism and is ready to hang on the wall. It is equipped with hooks, the sides are painted with dark pa...

In "Vacation on Walensee," painted from life during a plein air painting session in April 2025, artist Anna Shesterikova captures a moment of peace and tranquility in the heart of th...

Artist: Kamil Kubik, Czech/American (1930 - 2011) Title: Lake in the Mountains Medium: Pastel on Paper, signed l.r. Size: 19.5 x 25.5 in. (49.53 x 64.77 cm)

Varenna is one of the charming villages and towns, studding the entire perimeter of Lake Como. Located at the foot of the Alps, Lake Como provides one of the most picturesque sceneries in the world. I enjoyed spending time there, discovering Varenna, where time stands still. Imaging walking among the colorful houses that brighten the village and taking a romantic walk...

In this creation, I embraced the serenity of the ocean and the expanse of the sky, merging them into a peaceful horizon that invites contemplation. Using layers of oil, I crafted a m...

Mediterranean Harbor in Pollensa Mallorca with Sailboats and Reflections Artist: Josep Puigdengolas Barella (1906-1987) Title: Pollensa Harbor, Mallorca Medium: Oil on board Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm (13 x 18.1 in) Signature: Signed lower left Date: Circa 1975 Condition: Good vintage condition consistent with age Frame: Unframed Provenance: Private Spanish collection Description A luminous Mediterranean harbor scene by celebrated Spanish painter Josep Puigdengolas Barella, depicting the tranquil waters of Pollensa, Mallorca. The composition captures sailing yachts resting in the bay beneath the dramatic mountain backdrop that has inspired generations of artists visiting the Balearic Islands. Executed with confident, impressionistic brushwork, the painting combines atmospheric light, shimmering reflections, and a refined palette of blues, silvers, ochres, and soft earth tones. The calm water acts as a mirror, creating a striking dialogue between landscape and reflection, while the sailboats introduce an elegant nautical rhythm that enhances the serenity of the scene. Pollensa has long been one of the most sought-after subjects in Mediterranean painting, prized by collectors for its combination of maritime beauty, historic charm, and exceptional natural light. Puigdengolas masterfully conveys this atmosphere through fluid paint handling and subtle tonal transitions. The modest dimensions make the work highly versatile for collectors seeking an authentic Mediterranean landscape with strong decorative appeal and investment-quality authorship. Artist Biography Josep Puigdengolas Barella (Barcelona, 1906-1987) was one of the most respected Spanish landscape painters of the twentieth century. Trained in Florence and later appointed professor at the Escola Superior de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi in Barcelona, he developed a distinguished career centered on Mediterranean and mountain landscapes. Art historian Marqués de Lozoya considered him among the most distinguished representatives of Spanish landscape painting. His work is represented in important public collections, including the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid and major institutional collections throughout Spain. Artistic Context / Inspiration This painting belongs to the great Mediterranean landscape tradition associated with artists such as Joaquín Sorolla, Eliseu Meifrèn, Santiago Rusiñol and Claude Monet. The emphasis on light, water reflections, and atmospheric effects places the work within the finest tradition of European Impressionist and Post-Impressionist coastal painting. European art with a Mediterranean soul. Mediterranean harbor, Mallorca painting...