“Autumn, Somewhere in England” – Original Oil Painting by Marina Stognieva

The Story Behind the Painting

“Autumn, Somewhere in England” is an original work by Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva, created in England in 2026. The painting is made in oils on 300 g/m² paper and measures 21 × 30 cm.

A small old windmill stands in the middle of an open English field, while sheep move slowly along the path leading towards it. There is something deeply characteristic of the English countryside in this simple scene — calm, openness, and a sense of life unfolding without hurry.

The restrained autumn palette is built around warm ochre, sandy, grey-blue, and earthy tones. The pale, cool sky occupies a large part of the composition and gives the landscape a sense of air and distance, while the small figures of the sheep guide the eye deeper into the scene, towards the old mill.

“Autumn, Somewhere in England” in progress. England, 2026.

The loose painterly manner helps preserve the feeling of a quickly captured impression. There is no unnecessary detail: a few confident brushstrokes shape the windmill, suggest the movement of the sheep, and define the distant line of the autumn field.

It is precisely this sense of incompleteness that keeps the landscape alive. The viewer is not simply looking at a specific place, but seems to find themselves on a quiet English country road — surrounded by open fields, cool air, and the unhurried rhythm of an autumn day.

Interior visualisation of “Autumn, Somewhere in England” in a frame. The original artwork is sold unframed.

The painting belongs to Marina Stognieva’s “English Autumn” series, in which the artist gathers her own painterly impressions of England — its country roads, fields, old architecture, trees, gardens, and changing autumn light.

→ Explore the “English Autumn” series

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Artwork Details

Original Artwork & Collectible Fine Art Prints

“Autumn, Somewhere in England” is an original work by Marina Stognieva, painted in oils on paper. It is a unique one-of-a-kind artwork.

For selected works by the artist, collectible Fine Art Prints personally signed by Marina Stognieva may also be available. Sizes, materials, prices, and other details can be discussed before ordering.

Payment & Worldwide Shipping

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer, or another method agreed in advance.

The work on paper is carefully packed with the characteristics of the material in mind, protecting it from moisture, bending, and mechanical damage during transportation.

Worldwide shipping is available. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are calculated individually depending on the destination country. All purchase, payment, packaging, and delivery details can be discussed directly with the artist before ordering.

“I am drawn to English landscapes where nothing feels staged: an old road, a field, sheep, and a windmill somewhere in the distance. It is often in these simple scenes that I feel the true character of a place most strongly.”

— Marina Stognieva