Still Life with Cactus 

Alexander Semenovich Verdernikov, born in 1898 and who lived until 1998, was a Russian artist known for his colorful, bold still life paintings. "Still Life with Cactus" features a cactus, blue flowers in a vase, two peaches and a checkered tablecloth. The use of bright colors, thick outlines and simplified forms are characteristic of the artist's style. The contrast between the green cactus and the blue flowers creates a vibrant and eye-catching composition. This artwork is a prime example of a still life, a genre of art that focuses on depicting inanimate objects.