Oil painting Quiet conversation Alex Kalenyuk

Updated September 23, 2026

Lot number	598
Estimate	662.00 - 945.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Winter Landscapes Paintings
Date	October 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM EDT
Auction house	NoFrame Gallery
Location	London

?Kalen 1257 The oil painting titled "Quiet Conversation" is a compelling portrayal of an intimate moment shared between two figures in a wintery scene. The artist uses a vibrant and textural impasto technique, giving the painting a tactile quality that invites the viewer to not just see but feel the moment captured. In the foreground, two figures are seated beside each other, engrossed in a quiet conversation. Their postures and proximity suggest a comfortable familiarity. They are bundled up against the cold, their winter wear adding pops of color against the muted background—a contrast that emphasizes the warmth of their interaction. The background of the painting is a tapestry of brushstrokes in cool blues, whites, and hints of lavender, suggesting a snow-covered environment. A bright blue outbuilding provides a cheerful splash of color against the subdued winter colors. The rough texture of the paint mimics the ruggedness of a rural winter setting, where every surface is touched by the cold. A small, playful cat at the feet of the figures adds a touch of domesticity and life to the scene, further enhancing the sense of quietude and companionship. The artist’s signature is prominently placed, yet it blends with the strokes and colors of the painting. "Quiet Conversation" evokes the serenity and closeness that can be found even in the chill of winter, highlighting the human need for connection and the comfort found in shared silences. *** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** * TITLE: "Quiet conversation" * 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 distinguished by emotional openness, warmth, affirm the harmony of life. Dominants of creativity are the deep roots of national traditions, Ukrainian cultural heritage. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (2008). He taught fine art at the Pyryatinsky school - gymnasium of aesthetic education (1988-2008). At creative work. Participated in exhibitions: national and international (since 1978). Personal exhibitions - in Kiev (2003, 2007-2009), Lubny (Poltava region, California (USA; 2006), Poltava (2007, 2010), Priluki (Chernihiv region, 2008), Warsaw (2009). Main works: “Flowers field ”(2007),“ Still life with a daffodil ”(2004),“ Indian summer ”(2007),“ Birch ”,“ Spiral panychi ”,“ Kalina red ”(2004),“ Field of the sun ”,“ Apple blossom ”, “Evening Breath” (2005), “Silence”, “Summer” (2006), “Sunflowers” (2007), “Plowed Field”, “Such is Life ...”, “In the Garden” (2009), “It's Cold” (2010). Individual paintings are stored in the National Museum of Art, Nati

Oil painting Quiet conversation Alex Kalenyuk

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