Still life with plainair (1999) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

This oil painting captures a luminous moment of outdoor repose. A round white table anchors the composition. Its surface holds a generous arrangement of summer fruits. Slices of watermelon glow with intense crimson hues. Plumps, peaches and golden melons create a rich contrast of textures. A white cloth drapes softly over the edge. The fabric catches the shifting patterns of light and shadow. These dappled reflections suggest a canopy of leaves overhead. In the background, pink blossoms emerge from deep green foliage. A sun-drenched path leads the eye toward a soft, hazy distance. The artist employs the rigorous standards of the Russian realistic school. Every brushstroke pursues a precise fidelity to nature. The light feels tangible and warm. It transforms a simple gathering of food into a sophisticated study of color and atmosphere. This artwork celebrates the ephemeral beauty of a summer afternoon. The balance between the structured arrangement and the wild garden creates a serene harmony. The scene is defined by the interplay of brilliant sunlight and cool shade.
This work was painted in the open air in the shade of trees. It was hot and it was necessary to paint the picture quickly, as the fruit attracted wasps and could quickly deteriorate in the sun.
Exhibition:
2012 “Visible Images”, personal exhibition at the exhibition hall of the Russian Auction House in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow.
Publication:
Семён Кожин. Зримые образы: [каталог персональной выставки] / Российский аукционный дом. – СПб.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с. Page 21

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 105 x 92.5 x 4.5cm (framed) / 87.5 x 75cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life