Artwork
Still Life
Still Life is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
Still Life is an 1808 oil painting by Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet, currently housed at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. The work depicts a fruit arrangement on a table.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a selection of fruit, including grapes, peaches, plums, and an apple, accompanied by a knife and a lemon peel. The composition conveys a sense of simplicity and elegance.
Technique & Style
Lacoma y Fontanet employed oil paint and chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality in the piece, characterized by a muted color palette.
History & Provenance
Created in 1808, the painting's provenance is documented through its current ownership by the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet (1784–1849) was an artist, born in Barcelona.
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