Rural Landscape 1955

"Rural Landscape" is a 1955 oil painting by Ukrainian artist Hryhorii Havrylenko, known for his landscapes and still lifes. This piece features a simplified and stylized landscape, capturing a rural scene with bold strokes and vibrant colors. The artist uses a limited palette, emphasizing the interplay of earthy browns, greens, and yellows, with a hint of blue in the sky. Havrylenko's signature style is evident in the thick impasto and the simplified forms, which give the work a sense of immediacy and vibrancy. This piece provides a glimpse into the rural landscapes of Ukraine, offering a striking portrayal of nature in a simplified, yet expressive manner.