№SERB 1017

The oil painting "Apple" is an exuberant and texturally rich landscape that presents a pastoral scene brimming with vivacity and rustic charm. It’s an artwork that plays with the tactile nature of oil paints, employing impasto techniques where the paint is laid on an area of the surface in very thick layers, making the strokes visible and palpable, and giving a three-dimensional aspect to the image. The composition is centered around a cottage that nestles quietly among the undulating folds of the landscape, surrounded by the flourishing bounty of nature. The structure itself is quaint, with a grey sloping roof that appears to have weathered many seasons. Its walls, dappled with warm hues of ochre and amber, speak of a dwelling that has stood as a silent witness to the passing of time. Standing proudly at the forefront of the scene is an apple tree, its trunk showing the characteristic twists and turns that come with age. The foliage of the tree is a mosaic of greens, purples, and a few subtle hints of autumnal reds and oranges, possibly alluding to the ripening of apples. The leaves are rendered with a lively mix of colors that suggest the dappling effect of sunlight filtering through branches, illuminating some areas while leaving others in soft shadow. The ground is a lush carpet of green, with strokes of yellow and hints of blue, suggesting the variegated shades of grass and the presence of wildflowers. The palpable texture of the ground seems to invite the viewer to feel the brushstrokes, to virtually touch the rugged terrain. The sky is a dynamic backdrop, with streaks of white and purple that suggest a day when clouds are adrift, perhaps following a clearing storm, offering a clearing that allows the viewer to imagine the warmth of the sun starting to peek through. "Apple" is a painting that seems to capture a moment of quietude, a snapshot of rural life where the beauty of nature and the simplicity of country living are in perfect harmony. It’s an image that seems to celebrate the bounteousness of the earth, the cycles of nature, and the enduring presence of life and growth around a human habitation that is nestled within it. The title "Apple" not only points to the fruit-bearing tree but also to the fruitfulness and the sense of life’s sweet rewards that the painting embodies.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Apple"
* ARTISTS: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich
* SIZE: 50x70 cm/'19.68x27.55 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* 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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Reserve: $1,950.00

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