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Studio Still Life, Early 20th Century
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This evocative early 20th-century still life is executed in oil on canvas and presents a loosely arranged composition of studio objects—likely vessels and implements—rendered with expressive, gestural brushwork. The painter employs a subdued, earthy palette punctuated by passages of vivid color, emphasizing texture and atmosphere over precise detail.
The handling of paint, with areas of impasto and visible palette-knife work, reflects early modern tendencies toward painterly abstraction and emotional tone, situating the work within the broader transition from 19th-century realism to more expressive modes of representation. The background is intentionally muted, allowing the forms to emerge gradually through layered color and surface.
The painting appears unsigned and is presented in a period giltwood frame, consistent with works of the early decades of the 20th century. Both intimate and contemplative, the composition exemplifies the enduring appeal of the still-life genre as a vehicle for experimentation with mood, materiality, and form.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1531248161762
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