“Swans in the Autumn Park” – Original Painting by Marina Stognieva

The Story Behind the Painting

“Swans in the Autumn Park” is an original painting by Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva, created in 2020. The work is painted in oil on canvas and has an intimate format of 20 × 20 cm.

At the centre of the composition is a pair of white swans on an autumn pond. They glide close to one another across the dark water, which reflects the warm colours of the season. Around them, rich greens, oranges, golden yellows, and reddish tones create the atmosphere of a quiet autumn day.

General view of “Swans in the Autumn Park”.

Swans have long been associated with love, fidelity, and purity of feeling. For this reason, the pair of birds in this painting becomes more than part of the landscape. They form its emotional centre — an image of closeness between two beings moving together through the same space.

Marina Stognieva builds the painting around the contrast between the pale swans and the deep dark water. Their white feathers are not painted in a single colour: blue, pink, green, and lilac reflections appear across their bodies, visually connecting the birds with the surrounding environment.

The surface of the pond is created with active, textured brushstrokes. Reflections of autumn foliage, sky, and greenery can be seen within the water. Circular movements of paint around the swans suggest gentle ripples and bring a sense of motion to the small canvas.

“Swans in the Autumn Park” displayed in an interior.

The autumn palette gives the work much of its emotional warmth. Orange and golden accents in the foliage echo the warm reflections on the pond, while cooler blue and green tones balance the composition.

The small 20 × 20 cm format makes the painting feel intimate and personal. It is not a work about the scale of a landscape, but about one quiet moment — two swans, autumn water, and a sense of closeness that remains at the heart of the scene.

“Swans in the Autumn Park” can also be read as a romantic image of a couple, making the subject especially meaningful as a gift for an anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or another personal date connected with the story of two people.

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Original Artwork & Collectible Fine Art Prints

“Swans in the Autumn Park” is an original artwork by Marina Stognieva, created by hand in oil on canvas. It is a unique one-of-a-kind work.

Collectible Fine Art Prints personally signed by Marina Stognieva may also be available for selected works. Available formats, materials, prices, and other details can be discussed before ordering.

Payment & Worldwide Shipping

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

Worldwide shipping is available. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are calculated individually depending on the destination and order details.

The painting is carefully packaged to protect the painted surface and ensure safe transportation. All purchase, payment, packaging, and international shipping details can be discussed directly with the artist before ordering.

“Swans are, for me, an image of love, fidelity, and quiet closeness. In an autumn landscape their pair feels especially touching: the colours and seasons around them may change, yet they remain together.”

— Marina Stognieva