Night Alania Fortress (2025) Original Oil Painting by Viktoria Lapteva

Immerse yourself in the vibrant, moonlit atmosphere of the Mediterranean with this expressive oil painting. Captured with bold, textured palette knife strokes, the artwork depicts the historic Alania Fortress (Alanya Castle) and its ancient harbor under a dramatic night sky.
The composition beautifully contrasts the deep, cool blues and purples of the sea and mountains against the warm, glowing golds and oranges of the illuminated fortress walls. In the foreground, docked fishing boats gently sway, their forms dissolving into rich, abstract reflections that dance across the water’s surface. A soft touch of a pink and lavender dusk lingers in the sky, creating a magical, romantic ambiance.
This piece is not just a landscape; it’s an emotional experience of a warm Mediterranean night, filled with history, mystery, and the soothing rhythm of the sea.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 29.5 x 39.5 x 2.5cm (framed) / 22 x 33cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes