(Article: EI-202527-126)
This original work «The sea splashes quietly» was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena Istomina and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Elena Istomina «Море тихо плещется» is an example of a minimalist and meditative seascape that captivates with its calm symmetry and restrained palette. The artist creates an atmosphere of absolute tranquility, focusing on the horizontal line and reflection.
The entire composition is permeated with horizontal and vertical lines, giving it geometric purity. The sky and sea occupy almost equal parts of the canvas, merging at the horizon into a single indistinguishable haze. The sky is painted in pale silvery-gray tones, characteristic of early morning or an overcast but bright day without harsh sunlight.
On the water surface, painted in cool gray-blue tones, a scene with sailboats unfolds. Five sailboats, depicted at different planes, serve as the main vertical accents. The main sailboat, located in the foreground, stands out by its size. Its mast reaches straight upwards, and the hull seems firmly positioned on the water. The sails are furled, enhancing the sense of calm.
The four sailboats in the middle and background with raised white sails appear tiny and light. The whiteness of their sails sharply contrasts with the muted shades of the water and sky.
The most expressive element of the painting is the water in the foreground. It is perfectly smooth, except for soft, rhythmic waves or ripples that create ideal, slightly distorted vertical reflections. This rhythm, resembling slow, quiet breathing, fully justifies the painting’s title.
«Море тихо плещется» is a deeply meditative work that uses minimal means to achieve maximum emotional effect. Elena Istomina invites the viewer to contemplation, where movement is reduced to a minimum, and the world is distilled into the pure harmony of water, sky, and elegant white forms.
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 «The sea splashes quietly» sized 50 x 40 cm online with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Impressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Seascape
Size:
Medium
Width:
40 cm
Height:
50 cm
Thickness:
1.8 cm
Framing:
Yes (included)
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
I was born and live in Taganrog, Russia. Member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia, the Union of Russian Artists, the Eurasian Art Union ...
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