cloud. Arhip Kuindzhi (Kuindschi) (1842-1910)

Description of Arkhip Kuindzhi’s painting "Cloud"

The understanding of Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi’s paintings comes from the knowledge of his life position Love for birds, was vividly reflected in the behavior of the creator. Kuindzhi as if he wanted to collect and cure all the wounded birds, which he saw in the street. Sometimes people saw him engaged in the healing process.

The artist had a human factor. He used to say: "In case I am wealthy, it is quite possible for me to eat, drink and study, but if there is no means, it means - be hungry, not healthy, and it is impossible to study, as it was with me... But I reached my own level, and other people are dying. For example, this is not the case and it needs to be corrected, so that there is a large amount of funds and they can be given to those who need, who are sick and want to learn. In constant tutelage for his students, Archip Ivanovich organized an excursion to the Crimea at his own expense.

It was in the Crimea that the painting "Cloud" was painted. The thick glaze, in the middle of which there is a huge ball of cloud, looks joyful and pure. Filling the painting with quiet and calm depth, represents the state of mind of the artist.

The love of height and purity are expressed in dreamy thoughts. The brushes carefully depicted the sky in all its beauty, and it looks so natural that you yourself involuntarily find yourself inside this wonderful masterpiece. To say that the artist had uneasy feelings is impossible, he was happy with life and the people around him. The painting clearly and distinctly shows the splendor of happiness and joy that filled the inner world of Arkhip Ivanovich.

Combined with the sea, the clouds seem to be trying to slip away from the treacherous blue, but they cannot. The contrast of colors of blue and white shades gives the painting "Cloud" a certain sheen of silence and freedom. The master smoothly emphasizes the tranquility that comes with being in harmony with oneself. But this is not loneliness, but a step towards higher and unseen forces.