Evening distance by Silvian Sternhagel

About "Evening distance"

by Silvian Sternhagel

About the artwork

This oil painting in earthy brown tones presents a fascinating landscape that transports the viewer into a tranquil yet enigmatic world. The dominant feature of the painting is undoubtedly the sky, which is dominated by gigantic clouds. In the middle of this cloud cover, a light opening gapes, directing the viewer's gaze into the distance and creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Vertical poles run through the scene and act as waymarkers, directing the viewer's gaze to a foggy centre on the horizon. This centre appears to be above a sea or lake, its surface streaked with light reflections in the mist. The surface of the water seems calm reflects the colour glow of clouds and the sky, albeit nebulous, which gives the picture a harmonious depth.

A sandy beach stretches along the water's edge. This beach conveys a feeling of vastness and freedom and invites the viewer to explore and discover. The rays of light breaking through between the clouds create a magical effect and emphasise the brightness of the picture.

The scene appears calm and yet unpredictable, which gives the picture a certain tension. The light breaks through and reflections on the water surface give the scene a special liveliness and an aura of calm.

Overall, this painting invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the vast and unpredictable natural world and ponder the mysteries of the sky and water. It is a reminder of how nature can fascinate us with its beauty and unpredictability and asks the viewer to appreciate and preserve these treasures.