Oil painting The village was covered in snow...

Updated September 23, 2026

Lot number68
Estimate662.00 - 945.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionWinter Landscapes Paintings
DateOctober 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM EDT
Auction houseNoFrame Gallery
LocationLondon

Alex Kalenyuk. ?Kalen 1492 The oil painting on canvas titled "The Village Was Covered in Snow" captures the serene beauty and quiet charm of a rural winter morning. With bold impasto strokes and an expressive color palette, the artist paints not just a landscape but a mood—a nostalgic and peaceful atmosphere that evokes the stillness and wonder of freshly fallen snow. At the heart of the composition are several traditional village houses, nestled closely together under thick, snow-laden rooftops. Their dark, muted hues—shades of deep indigo, smoky gray, and earthen brown—stand in gentle contrast against the light lavender and pale blue of the snow-covered earth and sky. The rooftops are coated with textured white and icy blue paint, mimicking the heavy snow that has accumulated overnight. The placement of the houses suggests a tight-knit community, one that has endured many winters in the embrace of this quiet countryside. The ground is an intricate patchwork of color and texture, created by thick, dynamic strokes of white, soft pink, creamy beige, and sky blue. These strokes are not only visually captivating but also tactile, inviting the viewer to feel the crunch of snow underfoot or the shifting layers shaped by wind and footsteps. There is movement within the stillness—hints of a well-trodden path, impressions of the daily rhythm of village life continuing beneath the snow. Trees, leafless yet resilient, frame the scene. Their trunks are painted in energetic strokes of brown, red-orange, and black, giving them a sense of life and strength despite the season’s harshness. Some lean slightly under the weight of the snow, while others stand tall, silhouetted against a backdrop of violet hills and a pastel sky that gently fades from cool lilac to warmer tones. These distant hills and soft sky convey the chill of winter without gloom, suggesting clarity and tranquility in the cold air. In the foreground, details emerge that breathe life into the quiet setting. A wooden fence, weathered and partly buried in snow, stretches diagonally across the canvas, leading the viewer’s eye inward. A small figure—likely a dog—stands near the center, its tail raised in curiosity. This little presence adds a touch of warmth and familiarity to the otherwise still landscape. The figure feels like a silent guardian of the village, comfortable in the cold, accustomed to the rhythm of snow and silence. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "The village was covered in snow" * ARTISTS: Alex Kalenyuk * SIZE: 25x30 cm/'9.84x11.81 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, canvas * 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 Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (1887). Teachers in the specialty: V. Grigoriev, M. Morgun, L. Gracer. Painter. The main genres are landscape, still life. The paintings are distinguish

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