Oil painting Light from the moon Alex Kalenyuk

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Lot number100
Estimate1,033.00 - 1,475.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionEvening and Night Landscapes
DateOctober 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT
Auction houseNoFrame Gallery
LocationLondon

?AAA4736 The oil painting on cardboard titled "Light from the Moon" presents a mesmerizing nocturnal landscape bathed in the ethereal glow of moonlight. The artist masterfully captures the essence of the night, where darkness and light intertwine to create an atmosphere filled with mystery and tranquility. The textured, impasto brushstrokes add a tactile depth, enhancing the painting’s rich and expressive nature. A crescent moon shines faintly in the night sky, casting a subtle glow over the landscape. The sky itself is a symphony of deep grays, blues, and purples, reflecting the quietude and depth of the evening. The moon's gentle light delicately illuminates the contours of the land, creating a sense of stillness and harmony between nature and the village in the background. Wisps of clouds stretch across the sky, subtly diffusing the moonlight and adding an atmospheric quality to the composition. In the foreground, the rolling green fields appear alive with movement, as though touched by an unseen breeze. The thick, textured strokes of greens, blues, and violets create an almost dreamlike effect, transforming the landscape into a poetic vision of the countryside under the spell of night. Patches of vibrant color, including hints of warm orange and pink, suggest residual warmth from the setting sun or artificial light from distant homes. A lone figure, draped in a red garment, sits amidst the open field. This small yet significant presence draws the viewer's attention, adding an element of solitude and introspection. The figure’s placement in the vast, moonlit field evokes a sense of contemplation, as though they are absorbed in thought, gazing at the sky, or simply resting in the quiet embrace of nature. In the middle ground, a cluster of village houses with slanted roofs nestles against the landscape. The windows emanate a faint golden glow, hinting at life within despite the enveloping darkness. The contrast between the warm light of the homes and the cool, moonlit tones of the surroundings creates a striking visual tension, reinforcing the theme of night as a time of both rest and quiet activity. Two towering trees frame the composition, their dark, textured forms standing as silent sentinels in the night. Their deep blue and black hues blend with the sky, making them appear almost ethereal. These trees not only provide depth and scale but also serve as a bridge between the celestial and the terrestrial, connecting the heavens with the earth. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "Light from the moon" * ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk * SIZE: 15x20 cm/'5.90x7.87 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, cardboard * HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection * CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product. About the artist: Born March 13, 1954, in the city of Piryatin, Poltava region. He graduated from the Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are

Oil painting Light from the moon Alex Kalenyuk

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