Snowflakes (2023) Original Oil Painting by Anatolii Varvarov

№Varv 200
Oil artwork “Snowflakes” depicts metal anti-tank obstacles standing in a snowy landscape near a frozen riverbank. The heavy steel structures are partially covered with fresh snow, their angular forms cutting sharply through the soft white surface. In the distance, faint outlines of buildings and trees dissolve into the cold winter air, creating a quiet and restrained atmosphere.

The composition contrasts rigid metal structures with the softness of snow and the calm winter landscape. The obstacles stand in a repeating line along the riverbank, forming a powerful rhythm of shapes across the scene. Snow gathers along the edges of the metal beams, transforming the harsh industrial forms into something almost sculptural within the silent winter environment.

Created with oil on canvas, the artwork emphasizes texture, light, and the subtle tones of winter. Thick strokes capture the weight of snow, while muted blues and grays shape the cold atmosphere of the landscape. The metal obstacles, snow-covered ground, and distant buildings form a balanced composition that reflects both stillness and strength.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 84.99 x 114 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 84.99 x 114cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes

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