The Fleeting Moment, 2025

Nikolay Dmitriev  

As the Sun dips below the horizon, the winter landscape is bathed in a warm glow. The river, partially frozen, meanders through the snow-covered banks like a silver ribbon, its surface reflecting the fiery hues of the sunset. The ice along the edges glistens, catching the last rays of daylight, while the open water ripples gently, creating a mesmerizing dance of light and shadow. Snow-laden trees stand silent and majestic along the riverbank, their branches adorned with a delicate layer of frost. The air is crisp and still, carrying a faint whisper of the cold breeze that occasionally stirs the powdery snow. In the distance, the sky transitions from warm amber to deep indigo, with the first stars beginning to twinkle above. This serene winter scene, with its tranquil river and breathtaking sunset, feels like a moment frozen in time, a perfect harmony of nature's beauty and stillness.

The artwork is author's and original. The painting comes with the Certificate of Authenticity.

Ready to hang.

Materials used: oil on linen canvas, supported wooden frame.

About artist:

Nikolay Dmitriev is a Member of International Association of Art, the second generation artist.

Nikolay's creative activity is devoted to studying nature. That is why his favorite kind of painting is plein-air painting. There are a lot of beautiful states of nature that are very inspiring. Nikolay also likes painting flowers, especially lilacs.