The oil painting on canvas presents the viewer with a seemingly endless view into the distance. The landscape stretches as far as the horizon, allowing the viewer to see hundreds of kilometers away in comparison. Scattered across this green plain are isolated trees and groups of trees, which gradually disappear into the blue distance in front of a gentle mountain range. The sky in the upper third of the scene is extremely dynamic, with clouds that seem to be driven by the wind. A fascinating yet realistic feature of the painting is the way the central flow of water follows the ups and downs of the hilly landscape by rising and falling. The river skillfully adapts to the unevenness and appears like an undulating, compressed carpet. This creates a fascinating surface and reminds us of how nature has amazing adaptive abilities in reality, constantly creating new landscapes and forms. It shows the diversity of nature in its myriad shapes and colors and reminds us of its constant changeability and capacity for renewal. The scene invites the viewer to admire and appreciate the infinite possibilities of nature, far beyond our imagination. May nature be cared for and protected so that it can continue to unfold in wondrous ways.

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River Wave by Silvian Sternhagel. Available as an art print on canvas, photo paper, watercolor board, uncoated paper or Japanese paper.
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