Sunlit Arrangement

A richly coloured and striking mid-century still life that presents a thoughtfully arranged grouping of domestic objects – a ceramic jug, cylindrical vessel, pears, lemons, and draped cloth – set upon a tabletop, executed in oil onto canvas.

Rather than pursuing realism, the artist has reduced each form into bold, interlocking shapes, creating a composition that feels both structured and expressive.

Executed in a modernist style with hints of Cubist influence, the painting emphasises colour, form, and spatial relationships over precise representation. Objects are simplified into geometric planes and outlined with confident contours, lending the composition a strong sense of rhythm and balance.

The palette is warm and earthy, dominated by rich ochres, burnt oranges, terracotta reds, and umber browns, enlivened by accents of lemon yellow, turquoise, and pale blue. These contrasting colours create visual energy while maintaining an overall harmony that is characteristic of mid-century modernist painting.

Brushwork is broad and assured, with visible, painterly strokes that build form through blocks of colour rather than fine detail. The surface retains a pleasing immediacy, allowing the artist’s hand to remain evident throughout.

This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary warm honey-toned wood frame with a stepped profile. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 38 x 49 cm (including frame)