Sunflowers. Crimea 1880

arkhypkuindzhi

tree

abstract painting

flower

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

plant

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

Arkhyp Kuindzhi's "Sunflowers. Crimea" is a 1880 oil painting that showcases the artist's masterful use of light and color. The painting depicts a field of sunflowers in bloom against a backdrop of a hazy, blue sky. Kuindzhi was known for his innovative approach to landscape painting, using dramatic lighting effects and a limited palette to create a sense of atmosphere and depth. This painting, in particular, exemplifies this style with its deep greens and blues conveying the quiet beauty of the Crimean countryside.