Valentin Skachkov, b. 1953, Penza, Russia, an oil painting on canvas Rest, circa 1990s–2000s. The painting depicts a young woman in a summer garden, reading a book at a table beside a bouquet of lilacs. A glass of drink sits on the table. The atmosphere of calm, warm sunlight, and blooming nature creates a sense of lyrical harmony. Impressionist painting with characteristically free and soft brushstrokes. Careful work with color and light; transparent layers and aerial perspective. Dominant green-turquoise and lilac tones give the composition lightness and decorative charm. The artist masterfully conveys emotional warmth and intimacy, combining realism with decorative expression. The painting is signed in the lower right. Framed by a gilt wooden frame. Valentin Nikolaevich Skachkov - Graduate of the Penza Art College named after K. A. Savitsky. Trained in Leningrad; since 1994 — member of the Union of Artists of Russia. Regular participant in Russian and international exhibitions. His works are held in private collections in Russia, Europe, the USA, and China. Featured in catalogs such as ArtNow, TsArt, Art-MX, and ArtInvestment. Russian Impressionist Fine Art For Collectors, Contemporary Russian Realist School, Lyrical Impressionism.

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