Still Life with Bird

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A captivating mid-century modernist style still life composition, executed in oil and dated 1957.

The subject matter includes a black bird with a vibrant red-and-purple tail perched on a pedestal, alongside a fruit arrangement of oranges and an apple set on a decorative dish. The background consists of muted tones, with one half showing a flat pinkish colour and the other featuring parallel lines, possibly suggesting a wall or curtain.

Modernist in its ethos, the painting has a focus on flatness, bold outlines, and simplified shapes. The artist has used a muted palette dominated by shades of pinks, greens, browns, and greys, that imbue the work with a soothing quality.

Furthermore, by leaving areas of the canvas exposed, the artist’s creative use of negative space accentuates the shapes of the objects, drawing our attention to their distinct forms.

This oil on canvas has been laid onto board, is housed in a complementary frame with multiple borders. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 47 x 38 cm (including frame)

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