Oil painting Autumn reflected on the face of the river Boris Serdyuk

№AAA5454

The Oil painting on Cardboard titled “Autumn reflected on the face of the river” embodies the breathtaking transformation of nature in the season when the warmth of summer gives way to the vibrant yet fleeting spectacle of fall. With expressive, confident brushstrokes and a rich palette of colors, the artist captures the moment when autumn’s fiery hues spill across the landscape and soften into a reflection upon the still waters of a river. This work is not simply a depiction of a scene but a meditation on time, change, and the poetic dialogue between earth and sky, land and water, life and its echo. At the heart of the composition stands a majestic tree, its foliage ablaze with vivid oranges, reds, and touches of golden yellow. Each brushstroke is layered thickly, suggesting both the richness and fragility of the season, as if the leaves might tumble into the river with the slightest breeze. The energy of the impasto technique conveys the tree’s vitality, standing proud yet inevitably destined to surrender to the coming winter. Its mirrored presence in the river’s surface, though abstract and slightly blurred, doubles the sense of grandeur, underscoring the title’s theme of reflection. The river itself becomes the silent narrator of the painting, lying in wait to receive the images cast upon its surface. Painted with muted purples, blues, and soft greens, the water provides both contrast and harmony to the vibrancy of the autumn foliage. The reflections ripple and shift with the brushstrokes, creating a sense of motion in stillness, of fleeting beauty preserved for only an instant. The river does not merely echo the landscape; it transforms it, lending it an ethereal quality that transcends the physical world. Surrounding the central tree, the landscape unfolds in a tapestry of autumnal colors. The grasses and fields are tinged with earthy browns, warm golds, and fading greens, marking the passage from lush summer life to the dormancy of winter. The road, painted in pale lilac and soft beige tones, winds gently into the distance, pulling the viewer’s gaze deeper into the composition. This pathway, subtle yet purposeful, symbolizes continuity and the journey of time, reminding us that every season leads inevitably to the next. Above, the sky is expansive, painted in cool shades of blue and lavender, streaked with wisps of white and hints of soft gray. Its calmness contrasts with the fiery intensity of the tree, reinforcing the balance between permanence and change. The sky, eternal and vast, frames the transitory blaze of autumn, while the river below captures and preserves its fleeting glow. This triad—tree, sky, river—forms the core of the painting’s emotional resonance, speaking to the interconnectedness of all elements in nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Autumn reflected on the face of the river"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 20x34.5 cm/7.87x13.58 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 artists: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.