Oi painting A gift of autumn flowers Ivan Kovalenko

№Koval 227

The painting "A Gift of Autumn Flowers" beautifully captures the fleeting charm of seasonal blooms arranged in a glass vase. The artist masterfully brings the essence of autumn indoors, depicting a vibrant bouquet of freshly picked flowers in rich, warm tones that evoke the changing colors of fall. The bouquet consists of white and burgundy flowers, likely chrysanthemums or asters, which are traditional autumn blooms symbolizing joy, warmth, and farewell to summer. The white flowers dominate the composition, their delicate petals painted with thick, textured brushstrokes, giving them a lifelike and almost tactile quality. The burgundy flowers add contrast, bringing depth and richness to the painting and highlighting the vivid beauty of autumn’s palette. The glass vase is depicted with impressive transparency and reflection, showcasing the artist’s skill in capturing light and shadow. The vase sits on a wooden table, reflecting the surrounding light, adding a layer of realism to the composition. The table surface also features a few scattered autumn leaves, further emphasizing the seasonal theme and evoking a sense of passing time. The background is a blend of soft golden and earthy tones, suggesting an abstract autumn landscape or perhaps the view outside a window. The muted backdrop allows the flowers to stand out, drawing the viewer’s attention to the rich details and textures of the bouquet. The overall mood of the painting is warm, inviting, and nostalgic, evoking feelings of cozy autumn days and the simple beauty of nature’s gifts. The artist’s loose, impressionistic brushwork brings a sense of movement and life to the painting, making the flowers appear as if they were just placed in the vase moments ago. The signature and date in the lower right corner mark the painting as a personal and heartfelt expression of nature’s fleeting beauty. "A Gift of Autumn Flowers" is a timeless artwork that celebrates the charm of autumn and the comfort of home, reminding viewers to appreciate the small moments of beauty in everyday life. This painting would bring warmth and a touch of nature to any space, creating an atmosphere of peace and reflection.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "A gift of autumn flowers"
* ARTISTS: Ivan Kovalenko
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Born on March 20, 1953, in the city of Pidgorodn, Dnipropetrovsk region. He graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk State Art College (1972), Kharkov Art and Industrial Institute (1981). Teachers in the specialty: V. Zagubibatko, E. Zherdzitsky, A. Kapshuk, M. Shaposhnikov, A. of Constantinople. He worked in the field of painting, graphics. In a realistic style, he created mainly landscapes and still lifes of the Dnieper. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2005). He worked in Dnepropetrovsk: at an art production plant (since 1981); teacher of art school (1989), senior teacher of special disciplines of art department of the theater and art college (1997). He participated in exhibitions since 1978. Personal exhibitions - in Dnepropetrovsk (2003, 2010), Kiev (2009). The main works: “The Last Chrysanthemums” (1990), “On the Berdyansk Spit” (2002), “On the Cute Ukraine” (2004), “Native Color” (2004), “Sunny” (2005). The works are stored in the Dnepropetrovsk Art Museum and the Berdyansk Art Museum (Zaporizhzhya Region). He lived and worked in the city of Dnepropetrovsk.

Ivan Kovalenko