Majori

1971, oil on cardbord, 46x69 cm /// Valdis Bušs (1924–2014) is one of the most prominent and expressive Latvian landscape painters, celebrated for his rich use of colour and distinctive, dynamic approach. The work of art created in the early 1970s. The landscape of Jurmala city painted in Bušs’ typical manner by framing specific place. With a bright colour and elevated point of view, an everyday scene is shown - the moment when people are waiting for the train to arrive at Majori station. Emphasis is placed on the picturesque depiction of the Lielupe River where a pair of railway tracks stretch next to the bend of the river. The paint is laid with thick and pastose strokes, the shapes of the depicted objects are simplified and stylized, and complemented by the use of thick lines. /// The artist's signature and date are on the lower left side of the painting.