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This original work «Bay in Heraklion» was created by the contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov’s painting «Bay in Heraklion» is a dramatic and vivid canvas capturing the moment of sunset over the sea in the capital of Crete. The artist masterfully uses the play of light and shadow to convey the powerful atmosphere of this Mediterranean evening.
The composition is divided into three main zones that create a sense of spatial depth. In the foreground on the left, dark textured boulders rise, against which the waves break. These stones, rendered with realistic detail, draw the eye, contrasting with the shimmer of the water.
The central part of the painting is devoted to the sea. The water here is painted very expressively: the waves are dynamic, speckled with highlights that stretch in a golden path from the setting sun directly toward the viewer. This creates a feeling of movement and the power of the sea’s force.
On the left shore, the outlines of the coastal buildings of Heraklion are visible — several multi-story structures and port fortifications painted in muted tones so as not to distract from nature. The horizon is closed by dark mountain silhouettes shrouded in haze.
The sky is one of the most expressive elements of the painting. The sun, hidden behind thick clouds, breaks through with orange and golden rays, coloring the edges of the clouds in warm tones that sharply contrast with the cool blue and lilac shades of the rest of the sky.
«Bay in Heraklion» by Alexander Samokhvalov is an impressive example of landscape painting, where the mastery of light depiction and the elemental beauty of nature combine with recognizable elements of a coastal city.
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 «Bay in Heraklion» painting online, sized 50 x 61 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2017
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Seascape
Size:
Medium
Width:
61 cm
Height:
50 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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