Oil painting Round tower of the old fortress Oleksiy Ivanyuk

№AAA4045

This oil painting cardboard, titled "Round tower of the old fortress", the scene conveys a sense of history and resilience, with the thick impasto technique lending depth and character to the weathered stone walls and surrounding structures. In the foreground, the dominant feature is the round tower itself, painted in deep earthy hues of ochre, brown, and burnt sienna. The textured application of paint gives the tower a rough, aged appearance, as if centuries of weather and time have left their mark. Shadows play across its surface, emphasizing its solid, imposing presence. The roof is steeply angled, darkened with deep blue and maroon tones, adding contrast to the warm body of the tower. To the left, the background opens up to reveal a medieval cityscape, with spires and rooftops rendered in a striking palette of violet, pink, and pale green. These colors create a dreamlike, almost surreal quality, as if the fortress exists in a twilight between reality and legend. The impressionistic brushstrokes suggest architectural details without rigid precision, allowing the viewer's imagination to fill in the gaps. The mixture of cool and warm tones adds vibrancy to the scene, making the fortress feel alive and full of history. The sky above is a mixture of soft yellow, cream, and muted green, giving the impression of an overcast yet glowing atmosphere. The thick, swirling brushstrokes lend movement to the clouds, suggesting an ever-changing sky that mirrors the dynamic, storied past of the fortress. Light filters through the scene in a hazy, diffused manner, casting subtle highlights on the edges of the buildings and the rough cobblestone path leading up to the tower. In the lower portion of the painting, the ground is portrayed with bold, golden strokes interspersed with deep blue and violet accents. This interplay of color suggests a pathway bathed in the warm glow of either dawn or dusk, reinforcing the mysterious and nostalgic mood of the painting.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Round tower of the old fortress"
* 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.