Original artwork description:

№SERB 1180

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Lilac in a Jug" presents a mesmerizing still life that celebrates the lush, fragrant beauty of lilac blossoms in full bloom. With masterful impasto technique, the artist brings each petal and leaf to life, creating a sensory-rich visual experience that seems almost tactile. The painting captures a moment of serene elegance, where nature’s vibrancy is harmoniously composed on a simple draped table. At the center of the canvas stands a warm earthenware jug, its rustic surface rendered in tones of ochre, sienna, and golden umber. The jug serves as both anchor and contrast to the abundance it holds—an overflowing bouquet of lilac flowers, painted in shades of soft lavender, vibrant violet, pure white, and delicate pink. The blossoms spill outward in all directions, forming a rounded composition that breathes with natural movement and fullness. The texture of the petals is achieved with expressive, thick brushstrokes, applying generous amounts of oil paint to evoke the softness and fragility of the lilac flowers. Each bloom is uniquely formed yet part of the collective whole, radiating freshness and grace. The dense foliage, painted in a vivid spectrum of greens—emerald, olive, and mint—serves as a lush counterpoint to the pastel hues of the petals, framing the flowers and grounding the bouquet with depth. The background is kept in subdued, moody shades of grey and violet, allowing the lilacs to take center stage without distraction. This neutral backdrop subtly shifts in tone, suggesting ambient light filtering through a quiet room. The shadows fall gently on the textured tablecloth beneath the jug, which ripples with soft folds and cool hues of slate blue, lavender, and ivory, offering a sense of realism and volume. The color palette of the painting is both refined and emotionally resonant. The juxtaposition of the cool purples and whites of the lilacs with the warmth of the jug creates a balanced visual rhythm. The composition is classic in its structure yet modern in its application of paint—the impasto style imbuing the piece with energy, spontaneity, and immediacy.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Lilac in a jug"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

Materials used:

oil

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