Portuguese Harvest – Ruby Pomegranates (2026) Original Watercolour by Irina Kurganskaya

“Portuguese Harvest on Azulejo Time – Ruby Pomegranates” is an original watercolor painting celebrating the richness of Mediterranean harvests and the enduring beauty of traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles.


Bright red pomegranates rest across a weathered blue azulejo tabletop, creating a vivid contrast between the deep jewel-like tones of the fruit and the soft faded character of aged ceramic patterns. The horizontal composition emphasizes abundance and balance, inviting the viewer to appreciate the natural forms, textures, and subtle color variations of the harvest.


Painted in realistic watercolor techniques, the artwork captures the freshness and vitality of ripe pomegranates while preserving the quiet atmosphere of a traditional Portuguese setting. The aged tiles provide a sense of history and place, while the luminous fruit brings warmth, richness, and visual energy to the scene.


Part of the ongoing “Portuguese Harvest on Azulejo Time” series, this painting explores the relationship between seasonal produce, Portuguese cultural heritage, and the timeless beauty of everyday objects.


Original watercolor painting
Watercolor on paper
Size: 50 x 25 cm
Orientation: Horizontal
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: 52 x 27 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 50 x 25cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Still life