Shadows and Plums (2026)Oil painting by Gulshaba Abbasova

This contemporary still life captures the quiet poetry of light and shadow through a refined use of chiaroscuro. A bowl filled with deep violet plums rests on a softly draped white cloth, while scattered fruit and leaves create movement and a natural rhythm across the composition.

Strong directional light creates dramatic shadows that sculpt the forms, enhancing volume and depth. The interplay between cool whites and luminous purples intensifies the visual contrast, allowing the fruit to emerge with striking presence. Expressive brushwork and visible palette knife textures add vitality and immediacy, while the restrained background allows the plums to glow with rich color depth.

Blending classical still-life tradition with a modern painterly approach, this work uses chiaroscuro not only to model form but to evoke atmosphere and emotion. It brings elegance, freshness, and a sense of calm sophistication to contemporary interiors.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 80 x 2cm (unframed) / 60 x 80cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life

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