Oil painting City boat ferry Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA4951

The oil painting on cardboard titled “City Boat Ferry” invites the viewer into a peaceful riverside scene that evokes a sense of quiet routine and timeless charm. The artist masterfully captures a tranquil moment on a working waterfront, where small wooden boats rest gently against the docks, and a sunlit village rises calmly in the background. With expressive brushwork and a warm, earthy palette, the composition offers a portrait of daily life and the enduring presence of water in shaping human communities. In the foreground, three robust wooden ferry boats dominate the composition. Their gently worn hulls, painted in white with hints of red and aqua, speak to years of faithful service. Their placement at a slight angle, aligned in a diagonal curve from the bottom left to the center of the canvas, draws the viewer’s eye naturally into the scene. Ropes tether them securely to the dock, while subtle shadows and reflections ripple in the green-brown water, giving the surface a sense of depth and movement. A single yellow buoy floats alongside one of the boats, adding a small but vivid point of interest. The wooden pier, rendered in warm sienna and ochre tones, stretches across the lower edge of the canvas. Its planks, captured with swift, textured strokes, are bathed in a gentle afternoon light. Tiny, gestural figures appear on the dock—suggesting human presence and activity, though not overtly detailed. These figures reinforce the idea of a functioning ferry point, a hub for locals who rely on these modest boats to cross or navigate the waterway. Across the river, the composition transitions from maritime to urban. A charming village scene unfurls, with houses and buildings painted in soft pastel shades of pink, beige, and ochre. The structures seem to rise organically from the land, their facades blending with the natural surroundings. Some buildings are older, showing weathered roofs and faded walls, while others are more modern, with hints of newer construction and clean lines. The architecture is nestled among tall trees—cypress and deciduous—whose green canopies soften the edges of the man-made world.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "City boat ferry"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 30x40 cm/'11.81x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the 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.