Gladioli
1919
Chaïm Soutine's 'Glaïeuls' bursts with fiery reds and deep, brooding browns, capturing the wild, almost violent energy of the flowers. Painted around 1919, this Expressionist still life showcases Soutine's signature style: thick, swirling brushstrokes that make the gladioli look like they're dancing or perhaps struggling in their humble blue pitcher. Soutine, a Jewish painter from Belarus who lived in extreme poverty in Paris, often painted ordinary subjects with an intense, emotional fervor that made them feel incredibly alive and raw.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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