Clouds 1875

arkhypkuindzhi

sky

water colours

painted

possibly oil pastel

text

derelict

street graffiti

underpainting

urban art

cloud

painting painterly

line

watercolour bleed

watercolor

"Clouds" is a landscape painting created in 1875 by Ukrainian artist, Arkhyp Kuindzhi. This painting is a quintessential example of Kuindzhi's unique style known for its dramatic skies and luminous, atmospheric effects. The painting focuses on a vast, open sky filled with billowing clouds, rendered with broad brushstrokes and subtle color variations. The landscape below, depicted with minimal detail, serves as a backdrop for the majestic clouds, showcasing Kuindzhi's mastery in capturing the ethereal beauty of nature.