Oil painting Loading hay in winter Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4443

The painting "Loading Hay in Winter" masterfully captures a serene rural scene, where life continues despite the cold embrace of the winter season. The artist skillfully uses oil on cardboard to depict a traditional village setting, where the daily work of loading hay onto a sled is carried out against a backdrop of pristine snow and rustic houses. In the foreground, a strong and sturdy tree stands tall, its trunk and branches rendered with expressive, textured brushstrokes. The golden-brown hues of the bark contrast beautifully with the crisp blue sky, creating a sense of warmth despite the wintry atmosphere. The tree’s sparse foliage, touched by the remnants of autumn, adds movement and vitality to the scene, as if whispering in the wind. A well-trodden snowy path winds its way through the painting, leading the viewer’s eye toward the central figures—a villager and his horse. The horse, painted in rich earthy tones, is harnessed to a wooden sled heavily laden with golden hay. The warm yellows and ochres of the haystack stand out against the cool blues and whites of the surrounding snow, emphasizing the importance of this resource for the survival of livestock during the harsh winter months. The villager, bundled up in heavy winter clothing, works diligently to secure the load, his form slightly hunched from the weight of the task. His presence adds a human touch to the composition, evoking themes of resilience, tradition, and the deep connection between people and nature in rural life. Beyond the main scene, the background features a cluster of wooden houses with steeply pitched roofs, their structures partially buried under a thick layer of snow. The warm reds and browns of the buildings contrast harmoniously with the dominant cool tones of the painting, reinforcing a sense of warmth and home amid the cold landscape. Distant trees, painted in a mix of deep greens and muted browns, frame the scene, adding depth and perspective. The sky, a brilliant expanse of blue with soft, wispy clouds, suggests a crisp and clear winter day. The play of light and shadow on the snow is masterfully executed, with subtle variations in color and tone that create a sense of depth and texture. The footprints and sled tracks in the snow further enhance the realism of the piece, emphasizing the passage of time and human activity in this tranquil setting.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Loading hay in winter"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 40x30 cm/'15.74x11.81 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.