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Pearl of Lake Como - light, color and the feeling of Italian lightness
The oil painting Pearl of Lake Como from Svetlana Kowal was launched in 2017 as part of the „Plein Air in Italy“ created. It shows a lively coastal scene that impressively captures the Mediterranean lifestyle of the Italian region around Lake Como.
Even at first glance, you can feel the warmth of the sunlight and the gentle play of the waves, a moment that is full of peace and beauty. The work combines landscape and emotion into a harmonious unity and immerses the viewer in a world rich in color.
Pearl of Lake Como, depiction and motif
The painting shows the picturesque shores of Lake Como with their colorful houses, lush greenery and calm boats floating gently on the water.
The wooded hills rise in the background, while the clear air casts the light over the water in subtle gradations. This composition appears balanced and lively at the same time, every detail seems to be permeated by the Mediterranean wind and the scent of the sun.
Swetlana Kowal succeeds in maintaining a balance between movement and stillness, giving the viewer the feeling of standing right next to the lake.
Coloring and painting technique
The artist works with a warm, luminous color palette in which red, turquoise, yellow and pink blend harmoniously.
The brushstrokes are visible and rhythmic, lending the work a tangible texture and dynamism. In addition, the interplay of light and shadow creates a depth that makes the water appear almost alive. Kowal's impressionistic technique transforms the real motif into a sensual experience that is carried by inner feelings.
Atmosphere and effect
pearl of Lake Como, conveys an atmosphere of peace, light and Mediterranean serenity.
The painting radiates a quiet joy. The joy of being, of light and of nature.
Nevertheless, it remains poetic and restrained, as if the scene were captured in a moment of perfect harmony.
The work thus invites you to let yourself be carried away by the tranquillity of the place and feel the magic of the south.
Recommended use
This oil painting is ideal for galleries, private collections or as a high-quality work of art for interior design.
Thanks to its colorfulness and warm radiance, it works well in both classic and modern interiors.
It is also a special gift for lovers of impressionist landscape painting and for all those who seek the connection between emotion and nature in art.
