Samokhvalov Alexander
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The painting by Alexander Samokhvalov, «Red Poppies on a Green Field», is a tender and colorful ode to summer, captured, judging by the sky, at the moment of sunrise or sunset. The artist masterfully uses the contrast between fiery red and lush green, creating a romantic and peaceful landscape.
The foreground is entirely dominated by poppies. Their scarlet, almost glowing petals, painted with broad confident strokes, dominate the lower part of the canvas. The artist achieves a sense of presence: it seems that a gentle breeze is about to make these fragile flowers sway. The greenery in which the poppies are immersed varies in shades — from deep emerald to light lettuce green, giving the field volume.
The middle ground depicts a picturesque landscape with gentle hills and well-tended patches of land that lead the eye toward the horizon. Here, the green color transitions into softer, muted tones, dissolving into a light haze.
The sky is a key element that sets the mood of the painting. It is painted in delicate pastel tones of sunset or sunrise: soft pink, pale yellow, and lavender. The sun’s disk is barely visible, creating the effect of soft diffused light caressing the tops of distant trees.
On the horizon, a few modest buildings can be seen, harmoniously blending into the landscape, reminding of the presence of humans in this blooming world.
«Red Poppies on a Green Field» is an example of a lyrical landscape in which Alexander Samokhvalov demonstrates his skill in working with color and light to evoke in the viewer a feeling of warmth, tranquility, and admiration for the beauty of summer nature.
Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2019
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Flowers
Size:
Large
Width:
90 cm
Height:
50 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
"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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