№SERB 981

This watercolor painting, entitled "An Old House," portrays the subdued charm of a vintage dwelling. The artwork captures the house in a state of stillness, with a focus on its architectural details and the surrounding natural elements, rendered in soft watercolors. The house itself is characterized by an aged roof, with tiles painted in varying shades of rust, ochre, and deep red, suggesting a history weathered by time and the elements. The roof's texture is accentuated by the play of light and shadow, creating a realistic depiction of its worn surface. The chimney rises stoically, adding a vertical counterpoint to the angular lines of the roof. Walls painted in a muted lavender-grey show the subtle effects of watercolor transparency, giving depth to the structure and suggesting the patina that comes with age. A green door provides a pop of color amidst the neutral tones, hinting at the life that once filled the home. The windows, simple and unadorned, offer a glimpse into the house's interior, leaving the viewer to imagine the stories held within. The vegetation around the house is lush, with bushes and plants crowding near the walls, depicted in various shades of green with dabs of yellow and purple. This verdancy suggests a sense of abandonment or the relentlessness of nature as it reclaims the space around the aging structure. In the foreground, a path or patch of ground in pale brown and violet tones leads to the house, inviting the observer to approach and explore. The artist's loose brushstrokes give a sense of movement to the foliage, contrasting with the stability of the house. The sky above is a wash of light blue, with soft white and grey hints indicating clouds or a bright but overcast day. It serves as a tranquil backdrop to the scene, not competing for attention but complementing the quietude of the setting. "An Old House" is a painting that speaks to the passage of time and the beauty found in aging structures. It invites contemplation of history and the quiet dignity of a house that stands as a testament to the lives it once sheltered. The artist's use of watercolors lends a dreamlike quality to the image, capturing not just a visual representation of the house, but also the mood and atmosphere that surround it.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "An old house"
* ARTISTS: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich
* SIZE: 28.5x39.5 cm/'11.22x15.55 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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