Original artwork description:

- Size: 28x20 inches (70x50 cm)
- Materials: Oil on canvas
- Technique: Classical glazing technique
- Style: Classical realism
- Originality: Original artwork, one of a kind, not a print
- Year: 2011
- Signature: Signed on front/back, certificate of authenticity included
- Framing: Framed


DESCRIPTION

There's something about apples arranged on embroidered cloth that speaks to tradition, to harvest time, to the rituals of putting food by for winter. This still life captures that timeless domestic moment with golden yellow apples scattered across a richly patterned red textile, the kind of folk-art embroidery that gets passed down through generations.

The red background cloth features intricate folk embroidery in dark burgundy and black - geometric patterns, stylized flowers, traditional motifs that speak of careful handwork and cultural heritage. Layered over this is a white lace cloth, delicately crocheted, its openwork pattern creating negative space and visual breathing room. And draped across both: a coral-red fabric with a branch of red currants and green leaves painted with botanical precision.

The color palette is deliberately warm and rich - reds from burgundy to coral, yellows from pale lemon to golden honey, touches of green in leaves and apple stems. Against this warmth, that cream ribbon and white lace provide visual relief, places for the eye to rest before diving back into the pattern and color.

This is the kind of painting that honors domestic beauty, the artistry of everyday objects arranged with care. It's about more than fruit - it's about the cloths we cherish, the patterns we preserve, the simple act of arranging a table with things that matter. There's nostalgia here, but not sentimentality - just honest appreciation for how beauty lives in kitchens and dining rooms, in harvest baskets and embroidered linens.


COLOR DISCLAIMER

Please note that colors in digital images may vary slightly from the actual artwork due to differences in screen settings, device calibration, and lighting conditions.
The full-frontal images of the artworks are captured with a professional camera in natural daylight to show the most accurate representation possible.


SHIPPING AND PACKAGING

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- I hope this piece brings warmth, inspiration, and harmony to your space.

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Materials used:

Oil

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