Samokhvalov Alexander
"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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This original work «March in the city» was created by the contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov’s painting «Март в городе», depicting one of the snowy corners of Yekaterinburg, masterfully captures the elusive moment of transition from winter to spring. It is a landscape where the cold still lingers, but the light already promises warmth.
The central motif of the painting is an old sprawling tree with dark, twisted branches generously dusted with remnants of snow. Its bare silhouette, though leafless, does not appear dead; tiny buds can be discerned on the branches, hinting at the forthcoming bloom.
The scene unfolds in a park or estate area of the city. In the background, elements of classical architecture are visible — white columns of a building on the left and the outlines of structures with a bridge featuring red railings spanning a snowy stream or ravine. These architectural details lend the landscape a historic and well-maintained appearance.
The ground is covered with snow, but it no longer looks fresh and fluffy. Samokhvalov uses a palette dominated by cool bluish-lilac tones in the shadows, but warm yellowish highlights break through, reflecting the weak spring sun. This gives the snow that very «March» look, when it begins to settle and takes on dirty yet glowing shades.
Above the scene is a tender blue sky, clear but not glaring, typical of early spring in the Urals.
«March in the city» by Alexander Samokhvalov is not just a winter landscape; it is a painting about hope, about the quiet tension of nature before awakening. It conveys the special melancholic beauty of the Ural March, when the urban environment and nature are in a state of fragile but inevitable transformation.
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 «March in the city» online, sized 30 x 62 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2020
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
City
Size:
Medium
Width:
62 cm
Height:
30 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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