Sunflower painting, oil on canvas, 30 x 40

Sunflower, sunflower-a flower that gives a charge of optimism and love of life due to its bright yellow color of the petals and the shape that resembles the sun.

Sunflower is native to North America. This is an ancient culture. During archaeological excavations, its seeds were found, the age of which was determined in 2000–3000 years. « The sun flower", as the sunflower was called, was worshipped in Ancient Mexico, its image was made of gold. Everyone knows what a sunflower looks like when it is in full bloom.

Sunflower was imported to Europe from North America. Once in Russia under Peter I, this plant was grown only for decorative purposes for several decades. At present, sunflower has become the main oilseed crop on the territory of our country.

The picture "sunflower" is written on a branded primed canvas on a cardboard size of 30h40 cm, professional oil paints of high quality, sold without a frame.

More of my paintings with flowers on this link: www.livemaster.ru/masterval?cid=757701