Artwork
Naturaleza muerta (faisán y frutas)
Naturaleza muerta (faisán y frutas) is an unspecified painting by Alfredo Guttero. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Alfredo Guttero's Naturaleza muerta (faisán y frutas) is a still life painting created around 1917. It is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts collection in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vase filled with fruit, including apples and grapes, alongside a bird perched on a branch. The bird's long, curved tail is prominent, and it faces the vase, creating a sense of balance.
Technique & Style
Guttero's use of a light-colored background allows the fruit and bird to stand out, resulting in a simple yet elegant composition.
History & Provenance
Guttero, born in Buenos Aires in 1882, was a key figure in Argentina's early 20th-century modern art scene, contributing through both his art and advocacy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfredo Nicolás Guttero (26 May 1882, Buenos Aires – 1 December 1932, Buenos Aires) was an Argentine modernist painter and art promoter.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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