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This original work «Forge Tower» was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov's painting «Кузнечная башня» is a magnificent example of Russian landscape art, celebrating the grandeur and tranquility of ancient Russian monasteries. Judging by the architecture, the canvas depicts part of the famous Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, located on the shore of Lake Siverskoye.
At the center of the composition dominates a tall, massive round tower crowned with an elegant tent roof and spire. Its walls, painted in soft pinkish-beige tones, appear both monumental and sunlit. The contrast between the massive stone masonry and the delicate lines of the spire creates a sense of balance between strength and spirituality.
To the left of the tower, parts of the monastery complex are visible: white walls with arched galleries adjoining the fortress wall. These galleries, decorated with reddish accents and supports, create a rhythm along the receding wall. On the left, a lower building with green roofs and slender onion-shaped towers framing the main ensemble also stands out.
A special charm is added to the painting by the water in the foreground — the lake, whose surface vividly conveys the play of light. The water is painted in deep blue and turquoise shades, and the gentle ripple distorts the clear reflection of the tower and walls, giving the composition dynamism. At the very front, at the water's edge, the artist depicted lush green grass and several stalks, creating a sense of an invisible boundary between the viewer and the water surface.
The sky is clear, light blue, with picturesque white clouds. Sunlight floods the scene, highlighting the texture of the walls and the brightness of the greenery.
«Кузнечная башня» by Alexander Samokhvalov is a masterfully painted landscape in which historical architecture harmoniously blends with radiant summer nature.
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 «Forge Tower» painting online, sized 43 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Kirillov city, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2012
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Monument
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
43 cm
Thickness:
2.5 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
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