Peirano Genovese

Peirano Genovese was a painter who signed his canvases the way most people jot their initials on a napkin—fast, casual, and probably after a glass of wine. His still lifes have an off-kilter charm, like a well-set table at a party that’s already winding down. You’ll want to start with *Flowers and the Bust of Pan*; look closely and you’ll notice the roses wilt a little too soon, while that grinning faun stares like he’s about to ask for dessert.