Evening is falling (1999) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

The artist painted this study from life in a single session in 1999, in the village of Karmanovo in the Tver region. A solitary tree anchors this serene landscape. Its dense green foliage creates a strong focal point against a pale horizon. The artist employs a soft, muted palette to capture the transitioning light of the day. Short, rhythmic brushstrokes build a tactile surface. This technique adds depth to the golden fields and the hazy blue sky.
The composition breathes a sense of quietude and introspection. Subtle shifts in tone suggest a cooling atmosphere. Horizontal lines dominate the view, emphasizing the vastness of the open terrain. The light filters through the leaves with a gentle, diffused quality. This artwork explores the harmony between nature and silence. It captures a fleeting moment of stillness. Every stroke contributes to a feeling of atmospheric peace. The gaze is drawn from the textured foreground toward the distant, fading hills. A delicate balance of earthy yellows and ethereal blues defines the visual experience.
Exhibition:
2012 Visible Images, personal exhibition at the exhibition hall of the Russian Auction House in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow.
Publication:
Семён Кожин. Зримые образы: [каталог персональной выставки] / Российский аукционный дом. – СПб.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с. Page 18

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 39.8 x 33.6 x 4.4cm (framed) / 22 x 16cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky