Four Blue Flowers, May 19, 1999 1999

Donald Sultan's "Four Blue Flowers, May 19, 1999" is a vibrant blue and white lithograph, created in 1999, and exemplifies his signature style of bold, simplified forms. The artwork features four large, stylized blue flowers with white centers, suggesting an almost photographic realism, yet simplified and abstracted. This work showcases Sultan's unique approach to still life, often employing unconventional materials like tar, coal, and asphalt, to create powerful and evocative imagery. The bold blue and white color scheme and the overall composition create a sense of both beauty and mystery, inviting viewers to engage with the artist's unique vision of nature.