Greek amphora and kumquats (2023) Original Oil Painting by Anna Novick

The inspiration for this piece germinated during a quiet wander through the labyrinthine aisles of an ancient artifact museum, where an exquisite Greek amphora, despite its silence, spoke volumes of its journey through time — from the hands of a craftsman to shelves of history. I sought to reincarnate its timeless beauty, where still life becomes a window through which we may peer into epochs gone by.

Accompanied by a lively kumquat branch, the amphora stands as a sentinel of the past, while the fruit embodies the pulsating vibrancy of the present. I chose oil as the medium to delve deeply into the tangible textures — the amphora's weathered smoothness against the kumquats' plump vitality.
May you find a quiet sanctuary through this still life, a momentary pause that allows reflection upon the beauty of yesterday and today.

Note: The artwork is unframed, allowing collectors to choose a display that resonates with their aesthetic and space.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 45.72 x 60.96 x 12.7cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life