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This original work «Neva, Petrovskaya Embankment» was created by contemporary Russian artist Sergei Nikolsky and is available for purchase online.
Sergei Nikolsky’s painting «Neva, Petrovskaya Embankment» is a picturesque study capturing a view familiar to every resident of St. Petersburg—the Neva River from Petrovskaya Embankment. Following the traditions of Impressionism, the artist conveys the city’s atmosphere, the play of light and shadow, and the feeling of calm, measured movement.
The canvas depicts the wide, smooth expanse of the Neva reflecting the sky with light clouds. The water is painted with bright, rich blue and azure strokes that convey its depth and fluidity. On the horizon, the silhouette of the opposite bank is visible—with its classic St. Petersburg architecture, houses bathed in soft sunlight. This contrast between the water element and the urban landscape creates a sense of scale and space.
In the foreground is Petrovskaya Embankment itself. The artist portrays people strolling along it, capturing their movement with light, generalized brushstrokes. These may be couples, friends, or solitary passersby, each part of this urban scene. Their silhouettes, painted against the bright background, enliven the composition.
Sergei Nikolsky uses a bright, sunny palette even in overcast weather. Yellow, orange, and pink shades of the clouds, warm light falling on the buildings, and the vivid green of the lawns—all create the impression of a summer day full of life. Nikolsky’s painting style is expressive, with noticeable brushstrokes that give the painting texture and dynamism.
«Neva, Petrovskaya Embankment» is not just a depiction of a specific place but rather a mood conveyed by the artist. It is a painting about St. Petersburg, its unique atmosphere, and its eternal dialogue between nature and architecture. Sergei Nikolsky invites the viewer to stroll along the embankment, feel the gentle breeze from the Neva, and enjoy the beauty of the northern capital captured in its distinctive style.
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 online the painting «Neva, Petrovskaya Embankment» measuring 23.5 x 30.5 cm with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2020
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Urban
Size:
Medium
Width:
30.5 cm
Height:
23.5 cm
Thickness:
3 cm
Framing:
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
Born in Leningrad, attended school there. Graduated from Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Faculty of Art and Graphics. Worked as a schoo ...
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