Oil painting Moonlit night in autumn Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3854

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Moonlit night in autumn", the painting beautifully balances warm and cool tones, evoking the crisp air and subdued glow characteristic of an autumn evening. In the foreground, the landscape unfolds with deep earthy greens, ochres, and hints of blue, representing the rugged terrain of a countryside field. The textured brushstrokes bring a sense of movement, suggesting the rustling of dry grass in the gentle night breeze. Scattered patches of light and shadow add dimension, making the ground appear both rich in color and alive with the soft reflections of moonlight. A single, slender utility pole stands prominently on the right side, adding a vertical element that contrasts with the organic shapes of the landscape. This lone structure subtly reinforces the sense of solitude and quiet, as if standing as a silent observer of the peaceful autumn night. In the middle ground, a winding path or a small river cuts through the scene, shimmering with pale yellow highlights. This element guides the viewer’s eye toward the background, where a distant village glows with warm orange and red hues. The houses appear nestled among rolling hills, their lights twinkling against the cool tones of the night, adding a sense of warmth and human presence to the otherwise still landscape. Above, the night sky is a deep, moody gray, filled with thick, expressive strokes that create the impression of drifting clouds. The focal point of the sky is a glowing full moon, rendered in soft yellow and pink tones, casting its gentle light over the entire scene. The slightly blurred edges of the moon suggest a delicate haze in the atmosphere, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the painting. The interplay of dark, cool shadows with the warm, glowing village lights creates a striking contrast, emphasizing the peaceful solitude of the countryside under the vast night sky. The painting invites the viewer to pause, take in the stillness, and experience the tranquil beauty of an autumn night bathed in moonlight.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Moonlit night in autumn"
* ARTISTS: Oleksiy Ivanyuk
* SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* 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 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.