Pears and apple (2024)Gouache painting by Nadezda Stupina

This artwork is a masterful still life composition that captivates through its rich textures and vibrant color palette. Dominating the foreground are three prominently placed fruits: two golden pears and a rosy red apple, each meticulously rendered to emphasize their distinctive shapes and surface details. The pears' mottled skins are captured with subtle shades of yellow and green, conveying a sense of ripeness and natural beauty, while the apple's smooth surface contrasts with its deep, inviting red hue. The background features a dynamic, abstract pattern that resembles a flowing tapestry. This intricate backdrop, with its swirling motifs, uses a blend of blues, greens, and earthy tones to evoke the impression of a textured fabric or complex foliage. The interplay between the stillness of the fruit and the motion suggested by the background creates a sense of depth and balance within the composition. The artist has skillfully employed light and shadow to imbue the scene with realism, ensuring that each fruit appears tactile and three-dimensional. The gentle highlights on the fruits' surfaces and the soft shadows cast upon the table surface further enhance this effect. Overall, this painting stands out through its harmonious blending of realistic detail and abstract expression, making it a compelling depiction of everyday beauty transformed into art.

Materials used:

Wood

Details:

• Gouache painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 37 x 35 x 1cm (unframed) / 37 x 35cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life

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