Artwork

Квіткарки

Квіткарки, by Oleksandr Murashko, unspecified, 1917
Квіткарки, by Oleksandr Murashko, unspecified, 1917

Квіткарки is an unspecified painting by Oleksandr Murashko. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Art Museum of Ukraine.

About this work

Overview

Квіткарки is a 1917 painting by Oleksandr Murashko, a Ukrainian artist known for expressive and emotionally charged works. The painting is part of the National Art Museum of Ukraine's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of people around a table, surrounded by flowers, likely engaged in selling them, a common subject in genre painting at the time. The scene captures a moment of everyday life.

Technique & Style

Murashko used a range of colors to create depth and texture, with the flowers and figures' clothing standing out against the muted background, producing a warm and vibrant effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Oleksandr Murashko

Artist

Oleksandr Murashko

Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Murashko (Ukrainian: Олександр Олександрович Мурашко; September 7 1875 – June 14, 1919) was a prominent Ukrainian artist, widely known for his unusually expressive paintings.