Original Oil Painting – River | Hand‑Painted North Korean Realist Landscape Art by Hong Chol 9216

Artist: Hong Chol (洪哲), Celebrated DPRK Landscape Painter Title: River (《河流》) Year: 2022 Medium: Hand-painted oil on canvas Style: Realistic landscape painting

This serene and luminous original oil painting River by acclaimed DPRK artist Hong Chol captures the timeless, idyllic beauty of a mountain river valley in full summer. The artwork masterfully depicts a crystal-clear, slow-moving river winding through lush green meadows, its surface perfectly mirroring the surrounding trees, sky, and distant mountains. In the background, rolling green hills rise toward hazy blue peaks, while grazing livestock dot the sun-dappled riverbank, evoking the timeless symbolism of water as a source of life, prosperity, and tranquility.

Every precise, textured brushstroke brings this peaceful scene to life: the lifelike reflection of the trees in the water, the rich, tactile texture of the river stones and lush grass, the soft glow of the sunlit meadow, and the deep, immersive depth of the mountain horizon all showcase the artist’s exceptional command of light, color, and atmosphere. The composition balances intimate foreground detail with vast, sweeping natural beauty, creating a meditative, emotionally resonant experience that infuses any space with calm, warmth, and natural harmony.

As a hand-signed and dated original work by a highly respected DPRK painter, this piece holds significant artistic and collectible value. It is an ideal centerpiece for landscape art enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone seeking to infuse their space with the peaceful, uplifting energy of a pristine mountain river.

Product Number：9216

Size：100cm*65cm