Oil painting Cows grazing peacefully by the river Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA5505

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “Cows grazing peacefully by the river” beautifully encapsulates a timeless rural scene, where the simplicity of pastoral life unfolds against the backdrop of nature’s vibrant abundance. The composition is structured with careful balance, combining human presence, animal life, and landscape elements into a harmonious whole. The viewer’s attention is immediately drawn to the herd of cows scattered across the lush, emerald-green meadow. Their forms, painted in earthy tones of brown, black, and white, are rendered with confident yet loose brushstrokes, conveying both their gentle movements and their grounded presence in the field. They graze calmly, their silhouettes standing out vividly against the verdant grass, symbolizing the eternal rhythm of country life. A small river cuts through the canvas, its surface reflecting hints of the sky above and creating a natural divide within the painting. On one side of this river, the cattle graze contentedly; on the other, a young figure emerges, introducing human vitality into the pastoral serenity. The person, dressed in vibrant tones of red and blue, walks with arms stretched outward, suggesting a sense of freedom, playfulness, or perhaps cautious balance as they cross a rustic wooden bridge spanning the water. The bridge itself, painted with earthy browns and whites, is rough-hewn and simple, but it serves as a symbolic connection between human and natural worlds. Its placement, leading directly into the heart of the meadow, invites the viewer to cross alongside the figure and enter the pastoral calm. The background is punctuated with village structures—cottages with thatched and wooden roofs, painted in shades of warm ochre, muted blues, and rustic reds. These houses anchor the scene in a distinctly rural setting, each one nestled comfortably within the rolling greenery, as though grown from the land itself. The architecture is modest, yet full of charm, evoking a sense of permanence and tradition. Smoke from chimneys or the mere silhouette of rooftops against the darker tones of the treeline suggests life unfolding quietly within. The cottages, together with the fields, form the heart of a village where work, rest, and harmony with nature exist in seamless rhythm. Above the houses rises a range of hills or distant mountains, their forms painted with deep blues and grays, contrasting dramatically against the bright greens of the pasture. These distant shapes add depth to the composition and imbue the painting with a sense of grandeur. The sky is animated with expressive brushstrokes of gray, violet, and patches of lighter tones, hinting at a shift in weather—perhaps a storm passing or a new day beginning. The interplay of light and shadow across the landscape deepens the sense of movement within the stillness, as though nature breathes alongside its inhabitants.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Cows grazing peacefully by the river"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 20.1x29.8 cm/7.91x11.73 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.