Roses and Grapes on Dark Background (2025)Oil painting by Natalia Shaykina

Roses and ripening grapes emerge from a deep, dark background where light slowly reveals color and form. The contrast between illuminated petals and surrounding shadow creates a quiet atmosphere associated with classical European interiors and traditional still life painting.

The work was created using a classical multilayer oil technique. Transparent layers were gradually built over time, allowing depth and subtle tonal transitions to develop naturally. The painting changes gently depending on ambient light, revealing warmer or cooler nuances throughout the day.
You are acquiring the exact original artwork shown in the photos. While I may explore similar themes in the future, the soul of this particular composition—its specific brushwork and emotional resonance—is unique and will never be replicated.

Technical Details
Medium: Professional-grade oil paints on archival-quality linen canvas.
Support: Hand-stretched over a sturdy wooden frame (gallery wrap).
Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm (16 × 20 in).

Longevity: The layered technique ensures color stability and archival quality for decades.

Provenance: Signed by the artist; includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Please note: While I strive for color accuracy, your screen might slightly shift the tones. In person, the "Dark Floral" aesthetic reveals even richer, more velvet-like transitions.

Materials used:

stretcher, vanish, oil, canvas, ready for hanging

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 40 x 2cm (unframed) / 50 x 40cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Still life

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