Black Jug (2025)Pastel drawing by Dietrich Moravec

This pastel painting presents a composition of restraint and contrast. The black clay jug on the right commands attention with its weight and presence, while the flat, empty gray ceramic bowl on the left provides a counterbalance. The dry twig resting across the bowl introduces an element of stillness, perhaps even desolation, contrasting with the warmth and vibrancy of the two tangerines nestled between the vessels. The light gray background and ground create an atmosphere of quiet simplicity, emphasizing the negative space around the objects.

The painting expresses themes of balance, emptiness, and quiet tension. The dark jug and the empty bowl could symbolize containment versus absence, while the twig adds a natural yet lifeless element. The tangerines, in their bright contrast, introduce a fleeting sense of life and warmth, yet they remain still, untouched. The use of empty space amplifies the feeling of contemplation and restraint, leaving room for interpretation.

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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: 50 x 40 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 49 x 39cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Still life

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