Self-Portrait with Flowers 1973

"Self-Portrait with Flowers" is a 1973 work by American artist Edward O'Brien. This delicate watercolor painting captures the subtle beauty of withered sunflowers. The artist's signature style is evident in the detailed depiction of the flowers' delicate petals and stems, creating a sense of both beauty and decay. O'Brien's signature style is visible in the subtle shading and layering of colors. This work is a study in the transient nature of life and its beauty, even in its final stages.