Portuguese Harvest – Golden Apricots (2026) Original Watercolour by Irina Kurganskaya

“Portuguese Harvest on Azulejo Time – Golden Apricots” is an original watercolor painting inspired by the gentle colors of summer harvests and the timeless beauty of traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles.

Warm orange-yellow apricots are arranged across a light blue, weathered azulejo tabletop, creating a harmonious contrast between the softness of ripe fruit and the aged character of historic ceramic surfaces. The elongated vertical composition emphasizes the natural rhythm of the arrangement while drawing attention to the delicate textures, subtle color transitions, and sunlit atmosphere of the scene.

Painted in realistic watercolor techniques, this artwork celebrates the simple beauty of seasonal abundance and the quiet charm of everyday life in Portugal. The faded tile patterns provide a sense of place and history, while the glowing apricots bring warmth, freshness, and a feeling of summer.

This painting is part of the ongoing “Portuguese Harvest on Azulejo Time” series, a collection exploring seasonal produce through traditional Portuguese textures, Mediterranean light, and realistic watercolor painting.

Original watercolor painting
Watercolor on paper
Size: 25 x 50 cm
Orientation: Vertical
Signed on the front and fully signed on the back
Shipped unframed in a protective tube

Materials used:

watercolor

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 27 x 52 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 25 x 50cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Still life