Sunflowers & Fruit

A cheerful and expressive mid-century still life that bursts with warmth and rustic simplicity, executed in oil onto canvas.

Seven radiant sunflowers, rendered in golden yellows with dark, textured centers, stand proudly in a deep blue pitcher that anchors the composition. The petals, some of which have gently fallen onto the tabletop, are painted with confident, sweeping brushstrokes that lend the work a sense of movement and spontaneity.

The background features a soft, pale vertical gradient juxtaposed against a solid emerald green curtain, creating a subtle tension between formality and domestic comfort. To the right, a small green bowl cradles a red apple and a golden pear – an understated yet charming detail that balances the composition.

The artist employs a naïve, expressive style, favouring bold outlines and flat planes of colour over realism. The overall palette is warm and inviting, grounded by earthy browns and lifted by the rich hues of the floral arrangement and fruit.

This oil on canvas is housed in a very well-suited gilt frame with an inner linen lining. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

Size: 66 x 53 cm (including frame)