Oil painting The sun sets in the field Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4709

The oil painting on cardboard titled "The Sun Sets in the Field" vividly captures the warmth and tranquility of a late autumn evening as the sun dips below the horizon. The composition is bathed in golden light, illuminating the harvested field with rich hues of yellow, orange, and deep red. The artist’s expressive brushwork and thick impasto technique add a tangible texture, making the painting almost pulsate with movement and depth. In the foreground, golden haystacks stand scattered across the field, their rough, organic forms catching the last rays of sunlight. The thick application of paint creates a sense of volume, making the stacks appear almost sculptural. The earth beneath them is a mixture of warm ochre and deep sienna, giving the impression of dry, sunlit soil that has been worked tirelessly throughout the season. The middle ground is dominated by a dense cluster of trees, their foliage aflame with autumnal reds, oranges, and yellows. The contrast between the dark, almost black tree trunks and the fiery leaves creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the transition from day to night. The trees, painted with bold, sweeping strokes, seem to sway gently in the evening breeze, their forms blending into one another in a dance of light and shadow. The background unfolds into rolling hills bathed in the warm afterglow of the setting sun. The landscape is rendered in rich, contrasting tones, with fiery oranges and deep purples merging seamlessly into the sky. The sky itself is a masterpiece of color, where swirling clouds are painted in deep blues, soft lavenders, and vibrant golds, reflecting the waning sunlight. The interplay of warm and cool tones evokes a feeling of nostalgia and serenity, as the last light of day gives way to the approaching night. The brushwork is thick and expressive, with each stroke carrying a sense of urgency and passion. The impasto technique enhances the vibrancy of the colors, allowing light to dance across the textured surface of the painting. The combination of bold strokes and layered hues creates an almost three-dimensional effect, drawing the viewer into the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet reflection and the peaceful solitude of nature. The golden hues of the field contrast with the darker tones of the trees and sky, emphasizing the fleeting beauty of the moment.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The sun sets in the field"
* 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.