An expressive and richly textured mid-century still life that captures the quiet composure of everyday objects, executed in oil onto board.
At the heart of the composition is a weathered metal bucket, its rough, encrusted surface rendered with thick impasto and moody tones of charcoal, slate blue, and rust. A ladle leans from within, its handle jutting diagonally, adding a sense of tension and movement. The backdrop features a muted yellow and pale green wall, juxtaposed with a roughly painted white panel adorned with loosely defined horseshoes or hooks.
The painting focuses on bold, tactile brushstrokes and the expressive potential of everyday objects. The artist uses a restrained palette – with dynamic textural application, evoking a sense of age, labour, and quiet domestic resilience.
This oil on board is housed in a stunning dark wood frame with visible grain. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.
Size: 48 x 38 cm (including frame)