Original artwork description:

№AAA5237

The oil painting on Canvas titled "The Sun is Setting" radiates the final golden warmth of daylight as it slips behind the horizon, casting a luminous glow over a tranquil mountain village nestled in the heart of nature. This richly textured work is alive with color and emotion, immersing the viewer in the fleeting moment between light and darkness, activity and rest. At the heart of the composition lie a cluster of small, rustic houses, painted in pastel and muted earth tones, their roofs catching the last beams of the sun. These structures, nestled into the embrace of dense foliage and set against the rolling silhouette of distant hills, form a quiet hamlet—a shelter not only from weather but from time. Their roofs are tinged with ivory and faded yellows, their walls a patchwork of light blues and earthy reds, creating a beautiful contrast to the natural setting around them. The surrounding landscape pulses with rich, dynamic hues. The forested area, dense and vibrant, is rendered in deep greens, fiery oranges, russets, and touches of maroon—capturing the foliage as it transitions between seasons, possibly suggesting the tender edge of autumn. Trees stand tall and expressive, with painterly strokes conveying their movement in a soft evening breeze. Amidst the density of the forest, glimmers of sky blue and lavender sneak through, adding depth and light to the darker midground. Dominating the upper part of the canvas is the sky, crowned with golden hills that appear to blaze with internal light. These hills are not merely bathed in sunlight—they seem to embody it, glowing with warm yellows, creams, and oranges that suggest the sun’s direct kiss as it begins its descent. Above, the sky transitions to a soft, steel blue—a subtle reminder of the cooling air and the approach of night. The brushwork is confident and impressionistic, utilizing a palette knife technique that gives the canvas a visceral, sculptural quality. Thick daubs of color are layered and smeared across the canvas in a way that mimics the natural textures of earth, foliage, and aged timber. This tactile surface invites the viewer to feel the terrain, to walk its uneven paths, and to breathe the crisp, sun-touched air of twilight.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The sun is setting"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

Materials used:

oil

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