Original artwork description:

№Kalen 1481

The painting titled "Returning Home" depicts a peaceful rural scene of a small village during the golden hour, where a flock of geese walks along a path toward a homestead. The artist uses a warm and earthy color palette, capturing the essence of a tranquil countryside setting. The composition highlights the simplicity and charm of rural life, filled with movement, warmth, and a sense of belonging. The foreground is animated by a group of white geese walking along a well-trodden dirt path. Their feathers are painted with quick, textured brushstrokes in shades of white, grey, and black, with touches of red on their beaks. The lively procession of the geese adds a dynamic element to the painting, bringing life and movement to the peaceful countryside setting. On either side of the path, tall grasses and reeds painted in earthy tones of yellow, brown, and green frame the composition. The brushstrokes in the foreground are thick and expressive, creating a sense of texture and depth, as if the grasses are swaying gently in the breeze. The foreground path leads the viewer’s eye into the middle ground, guiding them through the scene toward the distant houses. The middle ground features a traditional village landscape with several rustic houses scattered across an open field. The houses are painted in warm colors, with red and brown rooftops standing out against the greenery of the fields and trees. The main house with a red roof becomes a focal point in the composition, drawing the viewer’s attention to the heart of the village. The field is painted in shades of green and yellow, with patches of earthy brown, suggesting a landscape shaped by farming and nature. The artist’s textured brushstrokes add richness and depth to the grassy expanse, giving the impression of a fertile, thriving rural environment. The background features a row of tall trees that frame the village and separate it from the open sky. The trees are painted in muted tones of green, brown, and blue, with loose brushstrokes that add a sense of movement and depth. The trees provide a natural backdrop to the scene, creating a cozy, enclosed feeling of home and community. Above the trees, the sky is painted in soft, muted shades of grey, purple, and blue, indicating an overcast evening or the approaching end of the day. The subtle tones of the sky enhance the overall mood of calm and serenity. "Returning Home" evokes a sense of peace, nostalgia, and connection to nature. The painting captures a simple, everyday moment in a rural village, highlighting the rhythms of life and the timeless charm of the countryside. The gentle procession of the geese symbolizes the end of the day and the comfort of returning to a familiar place. The artwork invites the viewer to reflect on the beauty of rural life, where the pace is slower, and nature and tradition coexist harmoniously. The scene conveys a feeling of warmth, tranquility, and belonging, celebrating the quiet joys of homecoming and community in the countryside.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Returning home"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Kalenyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

Materials used:

oil

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