Bazarduzu 1965

Sattar Bahlulzade painted this landscape, Bazarduzu, on a 90 x 100 cm canvas, using oil paints to whip up a world of color and form. Look at how he's layered the paint, almost like frosting on a cake, to build up the mountains and sky. The texture is so alive, you can practically feel the wind and the sun. I love the way he's used color to create depth, with the cool blues and greens in the foreground and the warm reds and pinks in the background. Notice how the fiery sun bleeds into the sky, turning the whole scene into a dreamscape. Bahlulzade's work reminds me a bit of Milton Avery, especially in the way he simplifies forms and uses color to evoke mood. But there's also something wild and untamed about his paintings that sets him apart. It's like he's not just painting a landscape but also capturing the energy and spirit of the place.