Still Life

1972, oil on cardboard, 38,3x46,5 cm /// Valdis Bušs (1924–2014) is a painter who can be considered one of the representatives of modern Latvian painting. His artistic manner developed over several years until he reached his style, which can be described as a synthesis of modern painting movements of the 20th century. Early works – especially oil studies on cardboard, stand out with variations of the painter’s style, experiments and a specific mood. Specific work is a still life study with expressive and bright use of colours, stylization of forms and conditionality. /// The artist’s signature and date are on the lower left side.