Oil painting View of Venice Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA5685

The Oil painting Cardboard titled "View of Venice" invites the viewer into a vibrant and atmospheric seascape where the charm of Venice unfolds with striking immediacy. The composition captures the essence of the city from the perspective of the water, where boats rest along the rocky shore in the foreground and others sail or drift gently across the lagoon. The use of oil on cardboard allows the artist to work with bold and expressive strokes, imbuing the painting with energy and motion while preserving a sense of spontaneity and freshness. Each element in the painting contributes to a layered atmosphere—one that reflects both the timeless elegance of Venice and the dynamic spirit of maritime life. At the forefront, two small boats are depicted with remarkable vitality. One is rendered in earthy browns, the other in cooler tones of blue and green, both pulled onto the shallow edge of the water. Their slightly tilted angles and visible oars suggest readiness, as if they are always on the verge of returning to the open sea. The texture of the rocky shore beneath them adds depth and solidity, grounding the scene and providing a tangible contrast to the fluidity of the water. The brushwork here is vigorous and direct, emphasizing the physicality of the boats and their role as symbols of Venice’s enduring connection to the sea. Moving further into the composition, the lagoon opens into a lively display of boats and sailboats, each painted with quick, assured strokes that hint at movement without excessive detail. The reflections ripple across the water, blending deep blues with the shimmering orange and gold tones that spill from the illuminated city in the background. Seagulls glide overhead in graceful arcs, their wings catching the light, adding both rhythm and vertical dynamism to the horizontal sweep of the water and cityscape. This interplay of elements—the stillness of boats at rest, the liveliness of those in motion, and the ever-present birds—creates a balanced, living tapestry of Venetian harbor life. The background offers a luminous view of Venice’s architecture, bathed in warm tones that stand out vividly against the darker, stormy sky. The buildings, painted in shades of rose, cream, and ochre, with rooftops of red and brown, are not depicted with precise architectural detail but rather with impressionistic vibrancy.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "View of Venice"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/11.81x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Zhitomir artist Suprunchuk Yuri Sergeevich Born on April 11, 1961, in the city of Zhitomir. Graduated from the Zheleznogorsk Art School, R. (1982). Teachers in the specialty: V. Chukuev, E. Nikulin. Painter. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2002). Major works: "Near the house" (2005), "Winter on the outskirts of Zhitomir" (2006), "Autumn still life" (2004). Lived and worked in the city of Zhitomir.