Samokhvalov Alexander
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This original work «The lake was covered with snow» was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexander Samokhvalov and is available for purchase online.
Alexander Samokhvalov’s painting «The lake was covered with snow» is a monumental yet calm depiction of a harsh winter scene, where rocky formations and ancient trees contrast with a soft snow cover.
The focal point is a powerful rock massif rising above the landscape. The rock is painted with striking texture: cracks, layers, and irregularities of the stone are highlighted with warm ochre and yellowish tones visible even beneath the snow. This gives the painting a sense of eternity and geological time.
The lake in the foreground is completely covered with ice and fresh snow. It forms a wide, smooth surface, with barely noticeable traces of skis or sleds, adding a human touch without disturbing the overall silence.
Above the rock rises a dense wall of dark forest. Coniferous trees, covered with frost or snow, create a deep green background that emphasizes the cold whiteness of the snow.
The sky in the upper part of the painting is rendered in delicate pre-dawn or pre-sunset tones. Soft transitions from pale pink to blue and lavender hint at the short daylight and low winter sun, which, despite the cloudiness, gives the scene a restrained yet inner glow.
Samokhvalov in «The lake was covered with snow» masterfully conveys winter silence and still beauty. This is not just a landscape, but a portrait of sleeping, yet not lifeless nature, preserving its energy beneath the icy shell.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, becoming a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «The lake was covered with snow» online, sized 40 x 80 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2022
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Landscape
Size:
Medium
Width:
80 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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