Black cup and lemon
A resonance of materials between the depth of the enamel and the brilliance of the fruit
Dimensions, medium, year:
- 9,8 in x 14 in
- Oil on canvas
- Year: 2025
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Description:
This still life presents a stripped-down encounter between a matte black cup and a bright yellow lemon, set on a light surface. In the background, a muted blue establishes a direct, almost raw atmosphere.
The palette relies on a sharp opposition, where the warmth of the fruit breaks the neutrality of the surrounding tones to bring a note of life.
The brushwork accurately follows the modeling of the fruit and the density of the cup, revealing the tactile presence of each element. The light, coming from the left, draws cast shadows that ground the objects in this still space.