Oil painting Fishermen on the shore Yuriy Suprunchuk

№AAA5686

The Oil painting Cardboard titled "Fishermen on the shore" immerses the viewer in a quiet, idyllic moment of rural life, where the stillness of nature and the rhythm of human presence coexist in harmony. The composition unfolds along a narrow earthen path that winds through lush greenery and leads down to the riverbank, where a small wooden boat rests motionlessly on the calm water. The warm, textured brushstrokes convey both the intimacy of the scene and the richness of the surrounding landscape, capturing a fleeting yet timeless moment of simplicity and peace. The artist has employed the qualities of oil on cardboard to full effect, allowing each stroke to remain visible, full of energy and movement, while still preserving the soft atmosphere of a summer’s day. At the center of the scene, a man stands engaged in fishing, his posture relaxed yet concentrated. Slightly further back, another figure in a light shirt and straw hat sits on the bank, absorbed in his own quiet leisure, while to the left, a third fisherman leans forward with intent focus on his rod. These figures are painted with expressive strokes rather than meticulous detail, which gives them a sense of universality—they are not portraits but representations of the timeless figure of “the fisherman,” a role deeply rooted in human history and rural tradition. Their presence enhances the natural tranquility of the place rather than disrupting it, suggesting a symbiotic relationship between people and the river that has provided sustenance for generations. The path, painted in warm ochres and pinkish earth tones, winds downward, its surface dappled with sunlight and shadow, leading the viewer’s gaze directly into the depth of the painting. Its meandering shape echoes the gentle flow of the river, reinforcing the overall sense of natural continuity. Around the path, greenery flourishes with a variety of textures—broad leaves, wild grasses, and delicate flowers in shades of white, violet, and blue. The artist captures the liveliness of this vegetation with free, impressionistic strokes, lending vibrancy and freshness to the entire foreground. Birch trees rise to the left, their light trunks streaked with gray and white, while flowering branches arch gracefully overhead, their blossoms painted in pale purples and pinks that stand out against the intense summer sky.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Fishermen on the shore"
* ARTISTS: Yuriy Suprunchuk
* SIZE: 40x30 cm/15.74x11.81 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.