Pitcher with Sunflowers
The painting "Pitcher with Sunflowers" by Anatoli Gostev is a modern still life in the Cubist style.
Date of creation: 2014
Size: Height: 40 cm Width: 50 cm
Impression of the Painting.
Still Life "Pitcher with Sunflowers" straightforwardly presents the geometry of ordinary objects in the Cubist style. The narrow color palette focuses the viewer on the still life.
It's all a play with form and color, the goal of which is to convey a feeling that can not only be sensed but also understood.
- Anatoli Gostev
Features of the Painting:
- Composition: The sunflowers and watering can are depicted using simplified geometric forms, creating a sense of depth and space. The main elements of the composition are centered, drawing the viewer's attention.
- Color Palette: The bright yellow shades of the sunflowers contrast with the cool blue and gray tones of the background and the watering can, creating expressive color tension.
- Texture: Visible brushstrokes add additional textural richness and a handmade feel to the painting.
- Style: The influence of cubism is evident in the use of simplified shapes and perspectives, creating a multifaceted view.
The painting "Pitcher with Sunflowers" demonstrates Gostev's creative approach to traditional still life motifs. The artist uses modern techniques and stylistic methods to give classic subjects new life and expressiveness.
Creation of the Painting.
The still life emerged in 2014. The artist painted it leisurely, simplifying the form and color palette. Still life is an excellent exercise for composing and contemplating form. The palette of the painting serves as an example of painting mastery. Look at how many shades of seemingly one color. Gostev has repeatedly noted that painting mastery is not in the quantity of colors but in the right combination.
Fate of the Painting.
The painting was not completed by the artist in his understanding. To the credit of the master, it should be said that all his canvases can be considered finished at any stage. The painting "Pitcher with Sunflowers" never participated in exhibitions and remained in the artist's studio until his passing in 2022.
Signature and Publication
The painting is not signed by the artist. Even without considering the features of the unique style of the artist, the certainty of the authorship of the still life is confirmed by the video (1:02) - the painting in the artist's studio, year 2015. The painting is published on Anatoli Gostev's official website gostev.org
Ownership:
The only original of the painting "Pitcher with Sunflowers" by Anatoli Gostev is in private ownership. The artist's copyright applies to the painting in terms of the perpetual right to the authorship of a unique work of art.
Painting Sale:
The painting can only be purchased through the Gostevs Fine Art, if a decision to sell is made. Recommended prices for Gostev's paintings - from 100,000 USD. We guarantee the deposit of funds and the transfer of the painting to the future investor and owner.
Value of the Painting:
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