Samokhvalov Alexander
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This original work «Clear day» was created by the contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov’s painting “Clear day” is a magnificent depiction of Russian winter nature, where the frosty air seems almost tangible, and bright light breaks through the dense coniferous forest. The canvas radiates the calm and purity characteristic of frosty, sunny days.
At the center of the composition is a fast-flowing river that, despite the surrounding cold, is not covered with ice. The water is painted with complex, cool shades of blue, turquoise, and gray, with subtle highlights reflecting the clear sky. Along the riverbanks and in small inlets, pieces of ice and snow deposits are visible, creating a contrast between the flowing water and the frozen cold.
The riverbanks are steep and rocky, covered with a thick layer of snow. They are surrounded by a dense spruce forest. Samokhvalov masterfully conveys the texture of the winter forest: dark, almost black spruce trunks cut through the whiteness of the snow, and their branches, generously covered with snow, create a patterned, graphic background. Light falling from above and the side brightly illuminates the snow on the spruce boughs, giving it a glow.
The sky in the painting is light, pale blue, with light cirrus clouds, perfectly matching the title «Clear day». The absence of thick clouds allows sunlight to penetrate the scene, illuminating the treetops and snow on the slopes. On the left, in the shadows, a small wooden structure can be seen, adding an element of human presence to the landscape.
«Clear day» by Alexander Samokhvalov is an example of high artistic winter realism. The painting brilliantly conveys the contrast between dazzling light and deep shadows, capturing the perfect moment of crystalline purity and silence of the winter forest.
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 «Clear day» painting online, sized 40 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2020
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Landscape
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
40 cm
Thickness:
2 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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