Abstract painting is considered one of the purest forms of expression, as it allows its creator to freely communicate visually without the constraint of forms found in objective reality. The approaches found within abstract painting encompass many movements including German Expressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism. This 20th C. Russian artist painted this magnificent varnished oil on canvas evoking the complex beauty of a sunrise. The brush strokes are vibrant and uplifting. Turquoise blues, reds, oranges, corals, yellows, and pinks make for a cheerful and peaceful statement.