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

Ekaterina Kebal’s painting “In Kolomenskoye” presents a picturesque landscape, capturing a corner of the ancient estate, filled with the quiet charm of Russian history and culture. The artist, using expressive strokes and a muted color palette, creates an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, transporting the viewer to an idyllic place where time seems to slow down.

At the center of attention of the painting is an architectural ensemble, consisting of two structures located on a small elevation. On the left is an ancient church, made in red-brick tones, its walls preserving the memory of past centuries. On the right is a building, painted in light tones, possibly a former outbuilding or part of the estate complex. Both structures, despite the different architectural styles, harmoniously combine with each other, creating a feeling of integrity and unity.

The church looks especially picturesque, its walls covered with cracks and chips, which gives it the charm of antiquity and emphasizes its historical value. A high bell tower, topped with a spire, strives upwards, as if connecting the earthly and the heavenly. The bright windows of the temple let in sunlight, creating a feeling of warmth and coziness inside.

The building on the right is executed in a more restrained style. Its strict lines and geometric shapes create a sense of order and harmony. The white walls of the building reflect the sunlight, adding brightness and freshness to the landscape.

Around the buildings spreads greenery, which creates a natural background for the architectural ensemble. The trees and shrubs, depicted with large, impasto strokes, add volume and liveliness to the landscape. The greenery symbolizes life and rebirth, reminding us that nature always triumphs, despite the passage of time.

The sky occupies a large part of the painting. It is depicted in light blue and gray tones, which conveys the feeling of a cloudy day. The clouds floating in the sky create a sense of movement and liveliness. The artist uses broad, free strokes to convey the texture of the clouds and the play of light in the sky.

The foreground of the painting is executed in muted green and brown tones. The outlines of grass and earth are guessed on it, which creates a feeling of immersion in the landscape and allows the viewer to feel like a part of this quiet corner of nature.

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. Expressive strokes create a sense of movement and liveliness, as if the wind is rustling the branches of the trees, and the clouds are floating across the sky.

Overall, the plot of the painting conveys a feeling of silence, peace, and tranquility. The painting seems to invite the viewer to pause for a moment and enjoy the beauty of this ancient place, feel its special atmosphere, and touch history. This canvas is about the beauty of Russian nature, its quiet charm, and its grandeur.

The title of the painting, “In Kolomenskoye,” refers to the specific place depicted on the canvas. Kolomenskoye is a former royal residence located on the banks of the Moscow River. This place is associated with many important events in Russian history and is one of the most beautiful and picturesque corners of the Moscow region. The painting seems to say that in every corner of Russia, there are unique places filled with beauty, history, and spirituality.

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 “In Kolomenskoye” measuring 25 x 35 cm with secure shipping to your location!

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