“On the River” (2026) Original Oil Painting by Nikifor Swiristuhin

The painting On the River conveys the feeling of a quiet summer day filled with light, air, and the gentle movement of nature. A winding path leads the viewer’s eye along the high riverbank toward the calm river, which gradually disappears into the distance between green slopes and forested shores.

The painterly approach is built on energetic, thick brushstrokes that make the landscape seem alive and in motion. Rich shades of green, blue, lavender, and ochre create a sense of freshness and transparency in the air. Trees and shrubs are painted freely and emotionally, becoming not only elements of the landscape but also carriers of mood and atmosphere.

The work is filled with a sense of openness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to follow the riverside path and pause by the water, gazing into the distance where the river disappears beyond the horizon.

Materials used:

Oil painting

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 35 x 25 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 35 x 25cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky