This oil painting cardboard, titled "The beauty of an autumn evening", the painting is expertly composed, drawing the viewer’s eye along the curve of a tranquil river, which reflects the hues of the sky and surrounding foliage. The foreground features a sloping riverbank, painted in earthy yellows, deep greens, and rich browns, suggesting the transition of seasons and the fading warmth of autumn. The left side is dominated by dark trees with deep purple and crimson tones, their branches reaching toward the sky. The middle ground opens up to the shimmering surface of the river, reflecting the soft blues and pinks of the evening sky. The background is illuminated by a glowing treeline, painted in fiery oranges, bright reds, and golden yellows, suggesting the last light of the setting sun catching the tops of the autumn trees. The sky, filled with expressive lavender, pink, and soft blue brushstrokes, conveys a sense of depth and changing light, as day transitions into night. The composition balances movement and stillness, allowing the eye to travel along the river’s edge, through the fiery trees, and up into the colorful sky. Warm reds, oranges, and yellows in the background trees evoke the intensity of autumn foliage bathed in the golden light of sunset. Cool blues, lavenders, and soft pinks in the sky and water balance the composition, giving the painting a calming and dreamlike quality. The trees are painted with thick, energetic strokes, giving them a sense of movement, as if swaying in the evening breeze. The river’s surface is depicted with both smooth and broken strokes, capturing the reflection of the sky and subtle ripples on the water. The grass and foliage are layered with varied brushstrokes, creating a sense of texture and depth in the landscape. The sky is rendered with dynamic, swirling strokes, adding to the sense of a changing atmosphere as the sun sets. The rich texture and bold color application make the painting feel alive, as if the viewer is standing at the river’s edge, watching the last light fade from the horizon. The artist’s signature is subtly placed in the lower left corner, blending naturally with the earthy tones of the foreground. The painting follows a bold impressionistic style, where light, texture, and atmosphere are prioritized over fine details. The rich textures, dynamic contrasts, and expressive brushwork make this painting a captivating and immersive autumn landscape. 3776