Original artwork description:

№SERB 1181

The oil painting on Canvas titled "Lilac on the Table" captures a tender and intimate still life moment, inviting the viewer into a serene space where nature quietly unfolds its delicate charm. At the heart of the composition is a lush bouquet of lilacs arranged in a deep cobalt-blue jug, placed gracefully on a checkered tablecloth. The artist’s use of the impasto technique—with thick, expressive brushstrokes—adds a tactile, almost sculptural dimension to the scene, turning each petal and leaf into a vibrant celebration of form and texture. The lilacs bloom with life in a dazzling array of purples, lavenders, and hints of soft pink, creating a rich and layered floral crown that spills generously from the vase. The blossoms are painted in broad, confident strokes that emphasize their fullness and fragility. Their textured surfaces suggest the soft touch of petals brushed by spring air. The palette is harmonious and romantic, using subtle gradients within the purple spectrum to provide both depth and natural variation, from dusky mauve to radiant lilac. Complementing the floral arrangement are the robust green leaves, painted with thick, angular strokes of emerald, sage, and forest green. These offer a bold contrast to the soft, pastel hues of the flowers, grounding the bouquet and enhancing its natural rhythm. A few leaves extend beyond the frame of the flowers, adding dynamism and a sense of spontaneous realism. The jug itself is a key visual anchor in the composition. Its dark, cool tones provide a grounding weight to the airy blossoms above. The rounded surface of the ceramic vessel is subtly reflective, catching hints of surrounding color—lavenders from the flowers, greens from the leaves, and blues from the tablecloth—contributing to the unified palette of the work. Its form is humble and functional, yet it holds the flowers with dignity and poise. The background is a muted wash of purple and gray, softly blended in a way that suggests quiet shadows and indirect light. There is no window or defined source of light, yet the composition glows with an internal radiance, as if the lilacs themselves are emanating the gentle energy of early spring. The lack of sharp lines in the background helps keep the focus on the central arrangement, providing a calm, unobtrusive atmosphere.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Lilac on the table"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 60x50 cm/'23.62x19.68 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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