Marigold Flowers

1984, oil on cardboard, 43x57 cm /// The style of painter Edgars Vinters (1919–2014) is characterised by a blend of realism and impressionism. He was a landscape and still-life painter, known for capturing light, colour, and atmosphere in his works. This still-life composition features a vase with arranged marigold flowers as the central motif. The setting is placed in the artist’s garden on flat stones, a popular location for creating such floral still-life compositions. This allows natural light, along with the effects of light and shadow, to be incorporated into the painting. The background is rendered in a homogeneous and neutral tone, allowing the flowers to stand out prominently. Thicker brushstrokes are used to model the marigold flowers, adding volume and enhancing the intensity of the orange and yellow shades. /// The artist's signature and date are on the lower right side of the painting.