Oil painting Sunset rays over a mountain valley V. Zadorozhnya

№AAA4659

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Sunset Rays Over a Mountain Valley" is a stunning visual representation of nature’s brilliance at the end of the day. Through the interplay of color, light, and texture, the artwork captures the magical moment when the sun casts its final golden rays across the landscape, illuminating rolling hills and a majestic mountain range. At the center of the composition, the sun is depicted as a radiant white orb, emitting beams of light that stretch across the sky in dynamic, textured strokes. These rays create a sense of movement and energy, as if the warmth of the sun is spilling over the entire valley, bathing it in a golden glow. The sky transitions from bright yellow near the sun to hints of soft oranges and warm hues, creating depth and contrast against the cooler tones of the mountains below. The background features a series of mountains, painted in deep shades of blue with touches of lighter tones, suggesting the reflection of the fading daylight. The artist uses thick, expressive brushstrokes to render the texture of the rocky peaks, giving them a sense of solidity and presence. The contrast between the warm sky and the cool, shadowy mountains enhances the painting’s depth, drawing the viewer’s gaze toward the horizon. In the middle ground, rolling green hills provide a lush transition from the mountains to the foreground. The vibrant greens, painted with thick impasto strokes, suggest the presence of dense vegetation, possibly meadows or forested slopes. The way these hills curve and overlap adds to the painting’s sense of perspective, leading the eye naturally through the landscape. The foreground is a vibrant patchwork of fields in warm and cool tones, arranged in flowing, undulating patterns. The rich yellows, oranges, reds, and purples create a tapestry of color, giving the impression of a fertile valley bursting with life. These fields could represent cultivated land, blooming wildflowers, or simply the natural variations of the earth as it catches the sunlight. The texture of the paint is particularly striking here, with thick, tactile layers that give the landscape a sense of movement and vitality. The composition of the painting is carefully balanced, with the sun as the focal point and the lines of the hills and fields guiding the viewer’s eye throughout the scene.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sunset rays over a mountain valley"
* ARTISTS: V. Zadorozhnya
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 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