Acrylic painting Yellow sunset at sea Mykhailo...

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Lot number128
Estimate945.00 - 1,350.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionEvening and Night Landscapes
DateOctober 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT
Auction houseNoFrame Gallery
LocationLondon

Patskan. ?AAA4883 The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "Yellow Sunset at Sea" captures a fleeting and powerful moment in nature — when the sun, golden and luminous, begins its descent over the ocean, casting a radiant glow across the waves and sky. The artist uses a vivid palette of warm and cool tones to encapsulate the energy of the seascape at this magical hour, evoking both movement and tranquility in a single, emotionally charged composition. The dominant element of the piece is the brilliant yellow sun, positioned just above the horizon line. Its light bathes the entire scene in rich hues of gold, orange, and coral, blending seamlessly into the deeper reds and purples of the surrounding sky. Brushstrokes in the upper part of the canvas suggest clouds gently swirling through the air, catching the final rays of sunlight and reflecting their warmth back into the scene. The layering and mixing of color here is both spontaneous and controlled, conveying the dynamic nature of the atmosphere as day transitions into night. Beneath the sky, the ocean responds to the sunset with its own expression of beauty. Deep blues and emerald greens dominate the water, shifting in tone and intensity as they reflect the colorful spectacle above. The waves roll and crash with purpose, outlined in whites and soft purples that suggest froth and foam. In the foreground, bold strokes of ultramarine and cerulean blue create texture and movement, emphasizing the energy of the sea as it comes to life under the golden light. The sunlight, reflected on the water's surface, forms a glowing path leading from the foreground directly to the sun. This path, painted in creamy yellows and oranges, draws the viewer’s eye into the depth of the painting, evoking a sense of journey or contemplation. It feels as though the sea is inviting the viewer to follow this trail of light into the horizon — a metaphor for adventure, introspection, or even peace. The clouds that hover above the horizon on the left side are painted in darker, moodier tones of deep blue and indigo, providing a striking contrast to the vibrancy of the setting sun. This contrast adds drama and emotional depth to the painting, hinting at the duality of endings and beginnings that sunsets often symbolize. The blending of warm and cool colors throughout the sky and sea enhances this feeling — a delicate balance between fire and water, light and shadow, stillness and motion. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "Yellow sunset at sea" * ARTISTS: Mykhailo Patskan * SIZE: 20x30 cm/'7.87x11.81 inches' * MEDIUM: acrylic, cardboard * HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection * CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product. About the artists: Mykhailo Stepanovych Patskan Born on January 18, 1961 in the city of Khust. Graduated from the M. B. Grekov State Art College in 1983. Worked in an art factory, participated in plein airs both in Ukraine and abroad, also had personal exhibitions in the

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