№SERB 969

The watercolor painting titled "The First Snowfall" evokes the delicate transition from autumn to winter with an understated elegance. It depicts a rural landscape where the season's first light snow has begun to blanket the earth, resting atop the remaining vestiges of autumnal color. In the foreground, a rustic wooden fence zigzags, leading the viewer's gaze into the painting. The fence, weathered and bearing the marks of time, adds a touch of bucolic charm to the scene. The earth around the fence is painted in warm, rich tones of burnt umber, deep reds, and hints of fading greens, indicative of fallen leaves and the last breaths of fall foliage, now dusted with a delicate layer of snow. The middle ground features an open field, where the snow's presence becomes more pronounced. It appears as a luminous, unbroken expanse, with the white of the paper providing a stark contrast to the painted areas, giving an impression of untouched purity. The application of paint is lighter here, suggesting the gentle accumulation of snowflakes on the ground. Towards the back, a line of dark, indistinct trees stands against a heavy sky, their branches bare and silhouetted, suggesting the onset of the colder months. The sky itself, a wash of cool grays and muted blues, looms over the scene, heavy with the promise of more winter weather to come. Specks of white in the sky may represent falling snowflakes, further enhancing the feeling of a snowfall in progress. Flashes of brighter colors - vivid reds and yellows - peek through the snow in the lower portion of the painting, representing the resilient flowers or leaves that refuse to succumb to the wintry change, bringing a sense of life and vibrancy to the otherwise subdued palette. Overall, "The First Snowfall" captures a moment of serene beauty and the quiet transition between seasons. It is a contemplative piece, inviting the viewer to reflect on the cycles of nature and the ephemeral beauty of snow as it transforms the landscape.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The first snowball"
* ARTISTS: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich
* SIZE: 35x48 cm/'13.77x18.89 inches'
* MEDIUM: watercolor, paper
* 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.

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