Lilies on a Gold Ground
The painting depicts a lush bouquet of lilies rendered in rich violet‑pink hues. The flower petals are depicted in great detail, with soft colour transitions and expressive veins, which gives them volume and realism. Dew drops are visible on the petals, creating a sense of freshness and morning coolness.The green leaves harmoniously complement the composition, accentuating the vibrancy of the flowers. The background of the painting is executed in a warm golden‑yellow colour, which contrasts beautifully with the cool tones of the lilies and makes the flowers even more striking. The composition is dynamic: the flowers are arranged at different angles, creating a feeling of naturalness, as if the bouquet had just been gathered and placed on the canvas. The painting conveys both sophistication and natural simplicity, evoking associations with a summer garden and the fragrance of fresh flowers.
Farida Kapshanova
An artist with a wide creative range, she works in various styles from realism to impressionism, creating both precise copies and original canvases. Her primary interest is the still life genre, in which she frequently depicts flowers. Farida graduated with honors from the Orenburg Art School and from the Repin Institute, Faculty of Theory and History of Fine Arts. Her works are held in private collections in Russia, Ukraine, Japan, Germany, the USA, Belgium, Israel, and France.