Oil painting Shadows of a City Street Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4327

The painting "Shadows of a City Street" immerses the viewer in an old European cityscape, where historic architecture, muted tones, and expressive brushwork create a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. The composition captures a narrow waterfront street lined with buildings of varying heights and styles, their facades weathered by time and history. The artist masterfully plays with light and shadow, bringing depth and dimension to the scene. The palette consists of earthy tones—warm ochres, muted greens, soft grays, and rich browns—that blend harmoniously to create an atmosphere of quiet urban life. The buildings, depicted with loose yet deliberate brushstrokes, bear signs of age, with peeling paint, exposed brickwork, and patches of light reflecting off their uneven surfaces. Their windows, some dark and others glowing with a faint warmth, hint at the lives within, unseen but ever-present. At the base of the buildings, a small group of figures is engaged in daily activity. Some appear to be conversing, while others are simply passing through, their forms rendered with just enough detail to suggest movement and presence without overwhelming the architectural grandeur of the backdrop. A stone bridge extends from the foreground, leading the eye into the scene and inviting the viewer to imagine strolling through this historic city, where the past and present coexist seamlessly. To the left, a boat is moored along the water’s edge, its white hull contrasting with the darker reflections in the canal. The water is painted with quick, gestural strokes, capturing its rippling surface as it mirrors the buildings above. The movement of the water adds a sense of dynamism, balancing the stillness of the imposing architecture. Above, the sky is painted in soft, blended grays and blues, suggesting an overcast day or the fading light of late afternoon. The muted sky enhances the dramatic silhouettes of the rooftops, adorned with chimneys, spires, and antennas that reach toward the heavens. These architectural elements add a sense of verticality to the composition, emphasizing the grandeur of the historic buildings.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Shadows of a City Street"
* 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.