Oil painting Early autumn morning Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA3997

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Early autumn morning", the interplay of warm yellows, earthy browns, and cool blues brings the scene to life, evoking the crispness and tranquility of an early autumn day. In the foreground, a golden field stretches across the canvas, painted in rich hues of ochre, warm yellows, and hints of orange. The thick, textured brushstrokes suggest the presence of dry grass, possibly remnants of the summer harvest, now bathed in the gentle morning sunlight. Shadows of lavender and blue stretch across the field, giving a sense of movement and dimension, as if the morning breeze is rustling through the land. To the left, a small grove of tall trees stands against the sky, their foliage rendered in a mix of browns, deep oranges, and muted greens. The trees, with their sturdy trunks and slightly irregular forms, suggest the seasonal transition, where leaves begin to take on autumnal hues. Their placement adds balance to the composition, anchoring the scene and drawing the viewer’s eye toward the expansive sky. In the middle ground, a cluster of rustic houses with sloping roofs, painted in warm reddish-brown tones, nestles against the horizon. These buildings blend harmoniously with the landscape, their earthy hues complementing the golden field. Their presence adds a human element to the painting, suggesting a peaceful rural life untouched by the rush of the modern world. A lone, weathered wooden pole stands near the right side of the composition, its thin form reaching toward the sky. The pole, possibly part of an old telephone or electrical line, introduces a vertical element that contrasts with the horizontal stretches of land and sky, subtly emphasizing the vastness of the open space. The sky, painted with swirling clouds in shades of pale blues, soft purples, and warm creams, dominates the upper portion of the canvas. The artist’s expressive brushstrokes give the clouds a sense of movement, as if they are slowly drifting, illuminated by the rising sun. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and reflective, encapsulating the quiet stillness of an autumn morning before the day fully awakens. The golden hues of the field, the rustic charm of the houses, and the soft radiance of the sky come together to create a harmonious composition that celebrates nature’s beauty and the changing seasons.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Early autumn morning"
* 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.