Oil painting A horse is grazing in a field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№Kalen 1653

The Oil painting Canvas titled "A horse is grazing in a field" conveys the serene poetry of rural life, presenting a timeless scene where nature and animal existence are in perfect harmony. The composition draws the viewer immediately to the central figure of a solitary horse, peacefully grazing in a golden field. The artist’s use of textured, impasto brushwork allows the strokes of paint to stand in relief, making the field shimmer with tactile intensity. Each blade of grass and patch of earth seems alive under the summer sun, painted in shades of ochre, sienna, and olive green, with dashes of brighter tones that reflect the play of light across the landscape. The horse itself, rendered in earthy browns with soft highlights of white and red undertones, embodies calmness and simplicity, a living symbol of tranquility amidst the vastness of nature. Above this pastoral scene stretches a magnificent sky, occupying nearly half the canvas, painted with sweeping, thick strokes of whites, pale purples, blues, and touches of aquamarine. The clouds appear voluminous and dynamic, as though they are slowly drifting across the heavens. Their textured, sculptural presence suggests both weight and softness, creating a captivating contrast with the solidity of the field below. The play of pastel tones in the clouds reflects the artist’s sensitivity to the subtleties of atmosphere, imbuing the scene with a dreamlike, almost impressionistic quality. The sky becomes not merely a backdrop but a vital character in the composition, shaping the mood and rhythm of the entire canvas. The horizon line is marked by a dense row of trees and shrubs, their deep greens and shadowy blacks anchoring the scene and adding depth. These dark masses provide a dramatic counterbalance to the light-filled field, emphasizing the expanse of space between earth and sky. Their irregular shapes suggest wild growth, reinforcing the sense of untamed beauty in this rural setting. Nestled among the greenery are small glimpses of village life—subtle hints of rooftops and simple structures painted in muted tones of gray and blue. These modest human traces, almost hidden within the landscape, serve to remind the viewer of the quiet coexistence of people, animals, and nature. In the foreground, the field glows with the warm richness of late summer or early autumn, when the earth offers its abundance.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "A horse is grazing in a field"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 30x35 cm/'11.81x13.77 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the C.n 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.