Royal Apple (2024) Original Pastel Drawing by Dietrich Moravec

This pastel painting depicts a vibrant red apple crowned with a stem and leaves, set on a shiny white wrinkled cloth. The white cloth contrasts against the grey-black cloth beneath it, all framed by a dark background. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the apple's regal presence.
The apple, often symbolizing temptation and knowledge, is elevated to a royal status with its crown-like leaves. The white cloth suggests purity, while its wrinkles indicate the complexities of maintaining such purity. The underlying grey-black cloth adds depth, hinting at the apple's potential hidden dangers or mysteries. The black background focuses attention on the apple, reinforcing its central, almost sovereign, role in the composition.

Soft pastels on Pastelmat.
Shipping via DHL, packed in a transparent sleeve between two layers of lightweight foam board and in a cardboard box. Instructions for proper framing included.

Materials used:

Soft pastels

Details:

• Pastel drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 15.75 x 11.81 x 0.04" (unframed) / 15.35 x 11.42" (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Still life