This original artwork “On Karpovka. Evening” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Sergey Bakin  and is available for sale online.

Sergey Bakin’s painting “On Karpovka. Evening” is not just a landscape capturing one of the corners of St. Petersburg, but rather a lyrical experience, permeated with a subtle sense of the city and its atmosphere. The artist uses a muted, yet expressive color palette and a free, impressionistic manner of writing to create a feeling of calmness, tranquility, and some melancholy characteristic of St. Petersburg’s twilight. It’s not a documentary record of reality, but rather an emotional reflection, conveying the soul of the city in its evening guise.

At the center of the composition is a panorama of the Karpovka embankment, with its recognizable houses and the quiet flow of the river. The architectural forms, executed in soft, pastel tones, seem to dissolve in the evening haze, losing their clarity and specificity. The houses, like witnesses to history, preserve the memory of past eras and the people who inhabited these places.

A special feature of the painting is the sky, which occupies most of the canvas. It is executed in various shades of blue, pink, purple, and gray, creating a feeling of depth, space, and some mystery. The moon, barely breaking through the clouds, adds an element of romance and enigma to the landscape. The sky seems to be the main character of the painting, determining its mood and atmosphere.

The flow of the river, reflecting the moonlight and the lights of the city, creates a sense of movement and life. The water seems to be a living mirror, reflecting the beauty of the world and emphasizing its variability.

The artist uses the technique of Impressionism, focusing on conveying light, shadow, and atmosphere. Soft brushstrokes, muted colors, and smooth transitions create a sense of realism and presence. The painting seems to capture a moment that will never be repeated.

“On Karpovka. Evening” in Bakin’s interpretation is not only a cityscape but also a reflection of the artist’s inner world, his love for St. Petersburg, and his ability to see beauty in the simplest things. The painting conveys a feeling of tranquility, calmness, and contemplation that arise when contemplating the beauty of nature and architecture.

Overall, Sergey Bakin’s painting is a lyrical and poetic work that evokes warm feelings and makes one think about eternal values. It seems to invite the viewer to pause for a moment and feel the beauty of a St. Petersburg evening, its silence, its romance, and its unique character.

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 “On Karpovka. Evening” measuring 60 x 80 cm with secure shipping to your location.

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