OIl painting Returning home on a winter evening Yuriy Suprunchuk

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This oil painting titled "Returning home on a winter evening" evocative winter scene captures a timeless rural moment as a lone traveler makes their way home through a snow-covered landscape. The composition is dynamic, with a horse-drawn sleigh carving a path through the thick snow, leaving a trail of hoofprints and sled tracks behind. The painting masterfully conveys movement, atmosphere, and the crisp chill of a winter evening. In the foreground, the sturdy brown horse moves forward, its harness taut as it pulls the sleigh through the icy terrain. The artist has skillfully depicted the horse’s musculature and movement, giving a sense of realism and strength. The sleigh is simple yet functional, layered with straw for warmth and carrying a lone passenger wrapped in a bright red shawl. The woman’s expression, though subtly rendered, suggests resilience against the cold as she looks ahead toward home. The background consists of a vast snow-covered field, leading the eye toward a small cluster of distant houses with thatched roofs, partially obscured by a forest of evergreen trees. The horizon is painted in deep blues and grays, with heavy clouds suggesting the onset of twilight. The setting sun casts a cool, diffused light across the snow, with patches of purple and blue shadows adding depth and texture. The brushwork is expressive and impressionistic, capturing the fluid motion of the horse, the swirling snow, and the crisp winter air. Thick, bold strokes highlight the ruggedness of the landscape, while delicate touches bring out the folds in the traveler’s clothing and the texture of the straw in the sleigh. The painting’s color palette is striking, with cool blues, whites, and grays dominating the landscape, contrasted by the warmth of the woman’s red shawl and the golden tones of the straw. This contrast emphasizes the human presence in the vast and untamed winter setting, highlighting both the harshness and beauty of rural life. Overall, "Returning Home on a Winter Evening" is a stunning portrayal of endurance and solitude in a winter landscape. The artist’s use of light, shadow, and expressive brushwork creates an immersive scene that transports the viewer into the quiet, snow-covered countryside, where the warmth of home awaits just beyond the horizon.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Returning home on a winter evening"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 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.