Oil painting The river flows past the village Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA5516

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “The river flows past the village” captures a scene of rustic tranquility, where human life blends seamlessly into the eternal rhythm of nature. It portrays a humble hut nestled on the riverbank, partially hidden beneath the canopy of lush trees, while the river glides softly past, reflecting the sky and surrounding landscape. The artist weaves together vibrant strokes of green, blue, violet, and earthy tones to create an impressionistic atmosphere that feels both fleeting and timeless, suggesting the beauty of ordinary life when observed through a poetic lens. The hut stands at the heart of the composition, its red roof glowing warmly against the surrounding greens and blues. It is modest, almost fragile, yet it radiates a sense of belonging, as though it has grown out of the land itself. The earthy walls are rendered in soft beige and ochre, and the hut is joined by smaller outbuildings scattered nearby, forming a quiet homestead. These structures, simple and unadorned, symbolize human resilience and the ability to find harmony with nature. The thatched or tin roofs glisten faintly under the shifting light, reinforcing the painting’s theme of impermanence and continuity. Surrounding the hut, an abundance of trees rises in a thick cluster, painted with bold, dynamic strokes of emerald, olive, and dark green. Their crowns spread wide, their trunks and branches intertwining to create a natural shelter that embraces the home. Dashes of blue and deep burgundy within the foliage add a sense of depth and mystery, as though the forest contains untold stories hidden in its shadows. The trees stand as guardians, shielding the hut from the open expanse of the river, suggesting the protective role of nature in rural life. The river itself, a dominant feature of the scene, flows diagonally across the canvas, pulling the viewer’s gaze toward the horizon. Its surface is a symphony of colors—cool blues, soft violets, muted grays, and occasional touches of pink and white. These hues create a shimmering play of light, evoking the reflections of sky and clouds above. The brushstrokes are swift and fluid, mimicking the gentle yet constant movement of water. The river here is not violent or overwhelming, but calm and enduring, embodying the passage of time and the continuity of life.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The river flows past the village"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 14.6x20 cm/5.74x7.87 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.