Artwork
NATURĂ STATICĂ CU MERE
NATURĂ STATICĂ CU MERE is a drawing by Micaela Eleutheriade. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1931, this modest composition by Micaela Eleutheriade presents a quiet tabletop arrangement. A shallow bowl holds two apples—one whole, the other halved to expose its interior—while a knife rests nearby, its blade angled toward a loosely draped towel that hangs over the edge of the surface.
Subject & Meaning
The work juxtaposes everyday objects—a fruit bowl, a kitchen utensil, a cloth—to explore ordinary domestic space. By exposing the apple’s interior, Eleutheriade hints at the fleeting nature of nourishment and the hidden structures beneath familiar surfaces, inviting contemplation of the ordinary as a site of subtle revelation.
Technique & Style
Rendered with swift, gestural lines, the drawing emphasizes overall form over fine detail. The apples acquire a sense of volume through suggestive shading, while the towel’s folds are indicated by a few loose strokes, conveying texture without exhaustive rendering. This economy of line reflects a focus on immediacy and observation.
History & Provenance
The piece originates from Eleutheriade’s early career, dating to the early 1930s, a period when she was developing a personal visual language. It remains documented as part of her oeuvre of still-life studies, though its exhibition history and ownership trail are not extensively recorded.
Artist & collection
Artist
Micaela Eleutheriade (1900–1982) was a noted Romanian painter and engraver. She was a descendant, through her mother, of the painter Gheorghe Tattarescu, the pioneer of neoclassicism in Romania.
