The Sunflower Has Grown 1944

Samuel Mutzner made "The Sunflower Has Grown" with oil on canvas and the way he's slapped on the paint, it's all about the doing, the making, right there on the surface. Look at how he's built up those sunflowers – thick daubs of yellow and brown, almost like he's sculpting with the paint. The texture is so alive, you can practically feel the roughness of the petals. Then, he's got these hazy blues and greens in the background, softening the edges, like a dream. It's like he's trying to capture a moment, a feeling, more than just a picture of a field. That little girl standing there, half-hidden amongst the flowers – she's like a part of the landscape herself, blending in with the colours and textures. It's not about perfection; it's about capturing the energy of the world. It reminds me a bit of Van Gogh, this raw, emotional way of painting, where the paint itself becomes part of the story.