Acrylic painting Sunset behind the forest...

Updated September 22, 2026

Lot number136
Estimate980.00 - 1,400.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionEvening and Night Landscapes
DateOctober 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT
Auction houseNoFrame Gallery
LocationLondon

Mykhailo Patskan. ?AAA4932 The acrylic painting on cardboard titled "Sunset behind the forest" captures a fleeting yet powerful moment of transition, where day surrenders to night and the sky becomes a vibrant theater of color. With confident, expressive brushstrokes and a deeply emotional palette, the artist conveys not only the visual beauty of a winter sunset but also the quiet, contemplative atmosphere that settles over a snowy landscape at dusk. At the heart of the composition lies the setting sun, a glowing orb partially hidden by the silhouettes of tall evergreens. Its golden-orange light spills across the sky and through the trees, casting the entire scene in warm, luminous tones. The sky is painted with a blend of peach, amber, soft lavender, and muted gray, suggesting the final moments of daylight as they dissolve into the encroaching evening. These hues swirl together with an almost impressionistic freedom, creating a dynamic backdrop that contrasts with the stillness of the land below. The trees are rendered in bold strokes of deep blue, indigo, and near-black, their vertical forms reaching upward like silent sentinels. Their dark silhouettes anchor the composition and provide a striking contrast to the warm tones of the sunset. These trees are not meticulously detailed; rather, they are suggestions of pines and firs, allowing the viewer’s imagination to fill in the gaps. This choice enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene and places the emphasis on atmosphere rather than realism. The snowy ground reflects the colors of the sky, infused with cool shades of periwinkle, blue, and violet, interspersed with touches of orange that mirror the sun’s final rays. The snow is not pure white but alive with color, shaped by the light and shadow of the moment. Broad, sweeping brushstrokes give the snow a sense of depth and movement, hinting at gentle contours in the landscape, perhaps a soft hill or a winding path leading into the forest. This path seems to beckon the viewer inward, inviting them to step into the scene and follow the trail into the mysterious woods. What makes this painting particularly compelling is its emotional resonance. The juxtaposition of warmth and cold, light and dark, creates a mood of quiet reflection. There is a sense of solitude, but not loneliness—a peaceful, almost meditative stillness that encourages the viewer to pause and appreciate the present moment. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "Sunset behind the forest" * 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 Khu

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