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This original work «A river bound by ice» was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov’s painting «A river bound by ice» is a poignant landscape capturing a transitional moment in nature when winter is retreating but has not yet fully surrendered. This canvas depicts the struggle between light and cold, the beginning of nature’s awakening.
The composition is built around the riverbed, which, despite the title, is not yet completely frozen. The water is a chaotic yet life-affirming interweaving of dark currents and light ice covers, conveyed through energetic brushstrokes. Samokhvalov uses a rich palette of blues, purples, and whites to depict the ice and the shadows on the snow.
The slopes framing the river are snow-covered, but the first signs of spring are already breaking through. On the left hill, bare light tree trunks are visible, as well as patches where the snow is melting, revealing the dark earth beneath. The upper part of the hill is crowned with a strip of trees whose crowns glow with golden-yellow strokes. This could be either the light of the setting/rising sun or a hint of the yellowing foliage preserved from autumn.
In the background, beyond the slopes, a city or village landscape is visible, painted in muted, pastel tones that create a sense of distance and calm. The sky is light, with delicate clouds tinted in pinkish-blue hues.
In this work, Samokhvalov demonstrates his skill in creating an atmospheric winter mood. The painting is filled with a sense of hope and freshness, emphasizing the fragile beauty of the moment when spring begins to fight the remnants of winter.
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 «A river bound by ice» online, sized 60 x 90 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2018
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Landscape
Size:
Large
Width:
90 cm
Height:
60 cm
Thickness:
3 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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