Oil painting Geese in the yard Boris Serdyuk

№AAA3777

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Geese in the yard", the composition is carefully arranged, creating a natural flow that guides the viewer’s eye across the scene. On the right side, the rustic thatched-roof cottage, painted in golden yellows, deep browns, and soft blues, serves as the central focal point. The thick straw roof and aged white walls convey a sense of history and rural authenticity. To the left, a villager dressed in a red blouse and dark skirt walks among a group of geese, adding a human presence that enhances the narrative of everyday farm life. The foreground features muddy earth tones, enriched with hints of green and brown, reflecting the well-trodden farmyard path. A wooden structure with corn drying on a rack is depicted near the house, emphasizing the self-sufficient nature of rural life. The background consists of distant leafless trees and a muted gray sky, suggesting late autumn or early spring, when the air is cool and the landscape retains a subdued beauty. The perspective creates depth, drawing the viewer into the warmth of the farmyard while providing an open view of the surrounding countryside. Golden yellows, ochres, and warm browns dominate the house, giving it a welcoming glow, as if reflecting the warmth of the rural lifestyle. The soft blue and white shades on the walls contrast with the golden tones, adding visual depth and texture. The deep greens and earthy browns of the ground and wooden fences reinforce the natural and rustic feel of the scene. The gray and lilac hues in the sky suggest a cool, overcast day, subtly emphasizing the changing seasons. The red clothing of the villager and the bright white of the geese add pops of color, drawing the viewer’s eye to the movement in the painting. The cottage’s thatched roof is depicted with thick, layered strokes, emphasizing the texture of straw. The trees and foliage are painted with quick, gestural strokes, giving them a sense of movement in the wind. The geese and villager are formed with expressive, minimal brushstrokes, capturing their motion and presence without excessive detail. The ground is heavily textured, with deep, rough strokes suggesting mud and scattered straw, reinforcing the rustic farmyard feel. The impasto technique enhances the painting’s tactile quality, making it a sensory experience as much as a visual one. The expressive brushwork, deep textures, and balanced color palette make this painting a captivating tribute to rural life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Geese in the yard"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 21.5x30.7 cm/'8.46x12.08 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artists: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.