Acrylic painting Crimson winter evening...

Updated September 22, 2026

Lot number	131
Estimate	945.00 - 1,350.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Evening and Night Landscapes
Date	October 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT
Auction house	NoFrame Gallery
Location	London

Mykhailo Patskan. ?AAA4895 The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "Crimson Winter Evening" immerses the viewer in a breathtaking fusion of warmth and cold, silence and tension, all contained within a fleeting moment when day surrenders to night. This dramatic winter landscape is illuminated by an extraordinary sunset, where the sky burns with vibrant crimsons, fiery oranges, and soft golds, casting its glow over a frost-covered land. The painting is not simply a visual representation of nature—it is a story of contrast and emotion, where color becomes the primary language of mood. The upper portion of the composition is dominated by a dynamic sky that seems alive with energy. Thick, expressive brushstrokes of crimson and orange sweep across the canvas like clouds on fire, merging with streaks of yellow and white to create a radiant focal point where the sun hangs low, partially obscured yet defiantly bright. Around it, deep grays and purples signal the encroaching evening, wrapping the brilliance of the sunset in a moody shroud. The sky is both beautiful and unsettling, suggesting a transition not just in light but in atmosphere—from the warmth of day to the mystery of night. Beneath the sky, the silhouette of a darkened forest line cuts through the composition. Painted in shades of black, midnight blue, and deep pine green, the trees rise like sentinels along the horizon. Their jagged forms create a stark contrast with the softness and fluidity of the sky above. The trees do not move, yet the way they are painted suggests an eerie stillness, a pause in time as the light fades. There is both tranquility and foreboding in this stillness—a reminder of winter’s quiet dominion. The land in the foreground is a frozen canvas of pastel blues, lilacs, and soft pinks. Gentle brushstrokes evoke rolling snow-covered hills, untouched and serene, perhaps recently kissed by twilight. The snow reflects the last remnants of light, casting unusual purples and pinks across its surface. These unexpected hues are not merely decorative; they enhance the painting’s emotional complexity, blurring the line between real and imagined, cold and warm, distant and near. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "Crimson winter evening" * 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 city of Khust, Member of the People's Creative Association "Artist of Verkhovyna". Regular participant in general exhibitions. I like to reproduce Transcarpathian nature in landscapes, I like still lifes and portraits, I make copies of realistic paintings.

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