Samokhvalov Alexander
"Nowadays, there is a prevailing opinion that true art can only be fictional, distinct from the realism of reality. This is supposedly what guarantees ...
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This original work «The Witch Winter» was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov's painting “The Witch Winter” is a mesmerizing winter landscape filled with a mystical atmosphere and interplay of light. The artist creates a sense of magic inherent to Russian fairy tales and folk beliefs.
The canvas depicts a snowy landscape where snow lies thickly, covering the ground, trees, and buildings. The central focus is possibly an old, crooked wooden structure or part of a village street, shrouded in a winter veil. Nearby, silhouettes of huts can be seen, buried in snow.
A distinctive feature of the painting is the bright, almost fantastical lighting. Rays of the setting or rising sun pierce through the dense, snow-covered branches of the trees. This sun, painted as a bright, golden-orange spot, bathes the scene in warm yet somewhat unsettling light. The illuminated snowdrifts take on fantastic hues—from delicate pink and gold to bluish shadows.
The trees, primarily firs and pines, appear as majestic guardians of this snowy world. Their snow-wrapped branches take on whimsical shapes, reminiscent of fairy-tale images. In the foreground, tracks in the snow are visible, possibly hinting at someone's presence.
Alexander Samokhvalov's “The Witch Winter” is a work that evokes associations with winter legends and ancient beliefs. The painting conveys the beauty and mystery of the Russian winter, where light and shadow play a key role, creating a feeling of something otherworldly and enchanting.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «The Witch Winter» online, sized 34 x 47 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Landscape
Size:
Small
Width:
47 cm
Height:
34 cm
Thickness:
0.5 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
"Nowadays, there is a prevailing opinion that true art can only be fictional, distinct from the realism of reality. This is supposedly what guarantees ...
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