Roses in blue jugs Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin (1861-1939)

Description of the painting "Roses in Blue Jugs" by Konstantin Korovin

The painting "Roses in Blue Jugs" is the most famous of a series of paintings devoted to the rose. In all, the artist has created more than 20 still lifes on this subject. The inspiration for writing still life paintings was the abundance and beauty of rose gardens in the Crimean Gurfuse. When Konstantin Alekseyevich came to Gurfusa dacha he brought his collection of vases and jugs. Already, being keen on painting floral still lifes, Korovin thought that a certain vessel should be chosen for each bouquet. Konstantin Alekseevich treated bouquets as a piece of music for the eyes. According to the artist, the bouquet should sound, and for this you need to pick up well for him a vase. For each of his works, Konstantin independently composed bouquets.

"Roses in Blue Jugs" was painted in 1917. This picture is delightful, it is impossible not to stop in front of it. The still life seems to be filled with sunlight. The roses look spectacular and luxurious. The painting embodies a real hymn to life and happiness. The technique of the author of the painting is stunning with the scope of the brush. The rose is a symbol of love. Each stroke conveys the author’s sensuality and temperament. Looking at the canvas, you can understand even without reading the caption, that the picture was painted by a man, cheerful and loving. The picture shows not just flowers as interior decoration, but flowers, embodying feelings, bouquets, as a melody of love. All this can be understood by paying attention to the clear, precise and sweeping brushstrokes, the combination of colors.

There is no subject matter in the picture, which emphasizes the individuality and beauty of the roses depicted on it. Korovin always liked to impress the viewer with aesthetics and beauty. In his still life, Konstantin depicts not only flowers, but also different objects, such as jugs, a dish with apples. These objects add a special meaning to the image, a certain intimacy to the setting.