Oil painting Moonlit night Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4739

The oil painting on cardboard titled "Moonlit Night" captures the serene and mystical atmosphere of an autumn landscape illuminated by the soft glow of the moon. The artist masterfully conveys the interplay of light and shadow, evoking the quiet beauty of a countryside scene at nightfall. The composition is filled with expressive brushstrokes and a rich, textured surface, creating an immersive and almost dreamlike quality. The foreground is dominated by a golden field, bathed in the residual warmth of the setting sun. The artist employs bold strokes of yellow, ochre, and burnt sienna, giving the impression of a landscape still holding onto the memory of daylight. The thick impasto technique adds depth and movement to the terrain, allowing the viewer to feel the roughness of the dry grass and the unevenness of the land. Small patches of green intersperse the field, suggesting the last traces of summer before the chill of autumn fully sets in. In the middle ground, a cluster of trees rises dramatically, their foliage painted in deep greens, earthy browns, and hints of blue. The trees act as a natural divider between the foreground and the distant village, their towering forms creating a sense of depth and scale. The brushwork is energetic yet deliberate, capturing the way the trees sway gently in the evening breeze. The presence of these trees adds to the painting’s overall atmosphere, evoking a feeling of solitude and quiet reflection. Beyond the trees, nestled among the rolling hills, lies a small village. The rooftops, painted in soft whites and warm reds, peek through the dense foliage, glowing under the moon’s delicate light. The village feels distant yet inviting, a place of warmth and shelter amidst the vast, open landscape. The impressionistic rendering of the houses gives the painting a sense of timelessness, as if the scene has existed unchanged for generations. Above the landscape, the sky is a mesmerizing expanse of blues, purples, and hints of gold. The artist captures the transition from sunset to night, blending colors seamlessly to create a sky filled with depth and emotion. The presence of the moon, faintly glowing in the upper right corner, serves as a focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye and reinforcing the nocturnal theme. The moon’s light gently illuminates the scene, casting long, soft shadows across the field and adding an ethereal quality to the composition.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Moonlit night"
* 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.