Original artwork description:

ARTIST: Alexander Kryushyn
TITLE: "Evening in a Carpathian Village"
MEDIUM: Oil on Board
YEAR: 2016
DIMENSIONS: 30 х 60 cm. / 11.5" x 23.5" in.
WORK: Original Оil Painting, One of a Kind

Evening in a Carpathian Village captures the quiet poetry of rural life as evening settles over a mountain village. Executed in the style of Realistic Impressionism, this oil painting combines vivid, expressive brushwork with a keen sensitivity to natural light and atmosphere. The composition invites the viewer into a tranquil moment at the edge of day, where thatched cottages bask in the last warm glow before dusk. The technique reveals confident impasto strokes and an intuitive handling of color. Cool purples and deep blues define the silhouette of the Carpathian hills, while golden ochres and soft pastels gently highlight the homes and trees in the foreground. The result is a vibrant interplay between shadow and light, structure and spontaneity.
This work reflects not only a visual impression but a deeper emotional narrative—one of harmony between people and the land. The scene evokes simplicity, tradition, and a timeless sense of belonging. It is a piece that brings warmth and atmosphere to any space, appealing to collectors of both contemporary and classic landscapes.

Materials used:

Oil on Board

Tags:

#oil painting #landscape painting #original painting #rural life #village scene #textured painting #country living #nature art #mountain village #violet shades #purple tones #contemporary impressionism #ukrainian village #realistic impressionism