This original artwork “Old appletree garden” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Ekaterina Kebal  and is available for sale online

Ekaterina Kebal’s painting “Old Apple Tree Garden” is a lyrical and poignant landscape, capturing a quiet corner of nature, imbued with a sense of time, tranquility, and slight sadness. The artist uses a muted color palette and loose brushstrokes to convey an atmosphere of desolation and at the same time—a unique beauty, characteristic of an old garden that has experienced much in its time.

At the center of attention of the painting is a group of apple trees, located in the foreground. These trees are not young and flowering, but old, with gnarled trunks and knotty branches. Traces of time are visible on their bark: cracks, mosses, and lichens. The apple trees, like wise old men, stand immersed in their thoughts, keeping in themselves the memory of past years and events.

The foliage on the apple trees is executed in various shades of yellow, green, and brown. The artist uses a wide spectrum of colors to create a feeling of volume and texture of the foliage. It is visible that the leaves are already beginning to fall, preparing for winter hibernation. Some branches have been completely bare, demonstrating their fragility and vulnerability.

Behind the apple trees, a meadow or field is visible, overgrown with grass and shrubs. The grass and shrubs are executed in more restrained tones than the foliage of the apple trees. They seem to emphasize the beauty and grandeur of the trees, creating a natural background for them.

In the background of the painting, the outlines of a forest or a small settlement are guessed. These elements of the landscape add depth and perspective to the composition and also testify to the proximity of civilization.

The sky occupies the upper part of the painting. It is depicted in muted gray and blue tones, which conveys the feeling of a cloudy day. The clouds floating in the sky create a sense of movement and liveliness.

A special feature of the landscape is the atmosphere of silence and tranquility. There are no bright colors, dynamic elements, or any signs of life in the painting. It seems that time has stopped here, allowing the viewer to enjoy the beauty of fading nature and reflect on the eternal.

The artist uses the technique of Impressionism, focusing on conveying the overall impression of what is seen, rather than on the detailed rendering of each object. Broad, free strokes create a sense of movement and liveliness, as if the wind is rustling the branches of the apple trees, and the clouds are floating across the sky.

Overall, the plot of the painting conveys a feeling of quiet sadness, peace, and unity with nature. The painting seems to invite the viewer to pause for a moment and feel themselves in the old apple orchard, feel the coolness of the autumn air, and reflect on the eternal cycle of life and rebirth. This canvas is about time, memory, and the modest charm of nature that does not fade over the years.

The title of the painting, “Old Apple Tree Garden,” focuses on the time captured on the canvas. The old garden is a symbol of a bygone era, a symbol of time that has left its mark on everything around us. At the same time, the garden and all its parts are a symbol of the flow of life and eternal renewal. The painting seems to say that even in periods of fading and decline, one can find beauty and harmony; one only needs to be able to see and appreciate them.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Old appletree garden” measuring 76 x 120 cm with secure shipping to your location!

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