1944 Russian Classical Summer Landscape Oil Study Riverside Church Signed Framed ^Sale

This intimate yet surprisingly monumental work, painted in oil on millboard in 1944, is attributed to the prominent master of Russian landscape, Nikolai Krymov (1884 - 1958). A classic Central Russian motif unfolds before the viewer: the serene expanse of a river, green banks with squat log cabins, a soaring white-stone church and an endless sky with expressive cumulus clouds. Krymov had a particular passion for painting water and its reflections, capturing moments where the world seems to double, the sky merges with the earth and unexpected spatial breakthroughs emerge. Nature in his paintings appears frozen in time; whatever natural states the artist depicts, his own poetic and contemplative perception prevails. The artist virtuosically uses dense, textured brushwork and a complex, restrained tonal palette to convey a sense of boundless space, fresh air and that solemn quiet inherent in Russian nature. Full of genuine vitality and deep lyricism, this moving painting will make a true centrepiece for any serious collection of European and Russian art.
DETAILS:
Artist: Painting signed and dated lower left "N. Krymov, 44", attributed to the renowned Russian painter Nikolay Petrovich Krymov (1884 - 1958). Today, his works are held in the permanent collections of major institutions, including the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, and several national art museums and private collections across Europe.
Medium: Oil on millboard.
Image dimensions (approx.): 24.5 x 30.5 cm (9.6 x 12 inches).
Condition: Overall in good condition, showing age-appropriate wear and minor restoration. The painting has been cleaned and retouched, specifically addressing a crease to the upper right corner of the millboard and areas of minor paint loss.
Framed dimensions (approx.): 36 x 46 cm (14.2 x 18.1 inches).
Frame: Good condition, showing age-appropriate wear and repainted in a gold tone.
Shipping: Approx. weight 1.5 kg; packed approx. weight 3 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available. The glass on the painting will be removed before packing and shipping for safe transit!
Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs that form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.