Artwork

Still Life

Still Life, by Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet, oil, 1814
Still Life, by Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet, oil, 1814

Still Life is an oil painting by Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

About this work

Overview

Still Life is an oil painting created by Francisco Lacoma y Fontanet in 1814, currently held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement of fruit, including peaches, grapes, and plums, on a table, set against a dark background that accentuates the fruit's colors and textures.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases the artist's attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro to convey depth and volume, creating a sense of movement as the fruit appears to be spilling off the table.

Artist & collection