Oil painting Icy winter landscape with house Alex Ivanyuk

Embrace the Chill: "Icy Winter Landscape with House" by Alex Ivanyuk

A Visual Journey into Winter’s Embrace

"Icy Winter Landscape with House" is a compelling oil painting by Alex Ivanyuk that masterfully captures the stark beauty and raw essence of winter. This piece is a prominent highlight in our Collection of Winter Landscapes and adds depth to our Collection of Village Landscapes. Through the use of impasto techniques, Ivanyuk applies thick, textured strokes of paint, giving the artwork a palpable and dynamic presence that vividly portrays the harshness of winter.

A Scene of Stark Beauty and Resilience

The canvas is dominated by cold hues, depicting a humble, snow-covered cottage that stands isolated against the elements. The thick application of paint emphasizes the heavy weight of snow on the cottage’s roof and the ground, enhancing the chilling atmosphere of the scene. A lone figure, hunched against the cold near the doorway, introduces a human element, underscoring the struggle against nature’s icy grip. The figure's attire, indicated by minimal strokes of color, offers the only splash of warmth in the otherwise cool and muted environment.

A Looming Sky and Desolate Comfort

The sky above looms heavy, crafted with broad strokes that suggest swirling snowfall or a brisk wind, adding to the painting's intense and moody atmosphere. The dark windows of the cottage provide little in the way of comfort, presenting the building as if it's bracing against winter's cold embrace. This stark depiction highlights the environment's inhospitable nature, yet there is a silent beauty in the desolation and the resilience it portrays.

A Sensory Experience

"Icy Winter Landscape with House" transcends visual artistry; it's a sensory experience that allows the viewer to almost feel the biting air and the quiet solitude that accompanies a harsh winter. The painting is a testament to the endurance required to withstand such a setting, both architecturally and in the human spirit.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Icy Winter Landscape with House"
• Artist: Alex Ivanyuk
• Size: 50x60 cm / '19.68x23.62 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Hand-painted original from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, National U. T. Shevchenko, Museum of Cultural Heritage in Kiev, Poltava Museum of Local Lore, lived and worked in the city of Poltava.

Discover and Collect

Step into the wintry world captured in "Icy Winter Landscape with House" and consider this painting as a striking addition to your collection. Buy this Oil Painting to own a piece of Ivanyuk's profound interpretation of winter. Explore Other works by Alex Ivanyuk and consider our offerings to Buy Modern Paintings that bring the beauty and challenges of the natural world into your living space. This artwork is not just a painting; it’s an invitation to explore the resilience and beauty found in the quietest and coldest moments of winter.