Oil painting Reflection of Venice Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4291

The painting "Reflection of Venice" captures the essence of the historic Italian city with its narrow canals, towering architecture, and the interplay of light on water. The artist masterfully portrays the charm and romance of Venice, using an impressionistic technique that blends rich colors and expressive brushstrokes to bring the scene to life. The composition draws the viewer into the depth of the canal, which serves as a focal point, leading the eye toward the distant skyline where soft, diffused light illuminates the cityscape. The canal is painted in deep blues and greens, reflecting the warm tones of the surrounding buildings. The artist’s use of loose brushwork enhances the fluidity of the water, capturing its shimmering surface as it mirrors the golden hues of the Venetian facades. Flanking the canal, the buildings rise with an old-world grandeur, their weathered facades telling stories of centuries past. The architecture is depicted with a balance of structural precision and painterly abstraction, allowing the details to emerge subtly without overpowering the overall atmosphere. The artist uses a harmonious palette of ochres, burnt sienna, and muted blues to evoke the historic charm of Venice's iconic buildings. A clock tower, standing tall in the background, punctuates the skyline, adding depth and a sense of place. On the left side of the painting, the bustling life of Venice unfolds. A row of market stalls, adorned with green awnings, suggests a lively trade of goods, perhaps fresh produce or artisanal crafts. Silhouetted figures walk along the canal’s edge, their forms painted with swift strokes that convey motion and daily activity. Their presence adds a human element to the scene, reinforcing the dynamic relationship between the city and its people. Several boats are moored along the canal, their dark hulls contrasting with the luminous reflections on the water. A gondola, its curved shape distinct, glides through the canal, further emphasizing Venice's connection to its waterways. The sky above Venice is painted in warm, golden tones, suggesting the soft light of late afternoon or early evening. Wisps of clouds stretch across the sky, their edges blending seamlessly into the city’s atmosphere. The artist captures the way light filters through the narrow streets and reflects off the water, creating a luminous effect that bathes the entire scene in a gentle glow.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Reflection of Venice"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 20x15 cm/'7.87x5.90 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, Russia (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.