Suzdal. Spring day (2005) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

The artist painted this plain air sketch in Suzdal in March 2005 in the Alla Prima style.
This captivating artwork portrays a serene winter scene in a rustic village, masterfully capturing the chill of the season. The composition is dominated by a blanket of snow that gently covers the landscape, creating a stark contrast with the muted browns and grays of the wooden structures. Central to the piece, a church with an imposing steeple rises against the pale winter sky, suggesting a sense of communal faith and resilience. The artist’s use of soft, natural colors enhances the tranquility of the setting, while the intricate details of the architecture reveal a deep appreciation for texture and form. The ornate gold frame further elevates the painting, drawing the viewers attention to its nostalgic beauty. This artwork stands out for its ability to convey both the quiet stillness and understated complexity of a winter’s day in a rural locale.
Exhibition:
2012 “Visible Images”, personal exhibition at the exhibition hall of the Russian Auction House in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow.
2024 The exhibition "Tail-wind". Museum and exhibition complex "Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriaka".
Publication:
Семён Кожин. Зримые образы: [каталог персональной выставки] / Российский аукционный дом. – СПб.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с. Page 13
Игорь Панин 10 (6500) 2015 Литературная газета Литература Потерянные 11-17 марта 2015 - 16 с. Page 6
Цветнова Т.Е. Семён Кожин. – М.: Белый город, Воскресный день 2016. – 208 с. – (Русская традиция). Page 90

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 52 x 42 x 4.3cm (framed) / 35 x 25cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes

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