Artwork
Still Life. Apples, Leeks, Bananas and Green Jar
Still Life. Apples, Leeks, Bananas and Green Jar is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Karl Isakson. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Still Life.
About this work
Overview
Still Life. Apples, Leeks, Bananas and Green Jar is a 1908 oil painting by Swedish-Danish artist Karl Isakson, categorized under post-impressionist still life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a humble, everyday tabletop arrangement featuring mixed fruit (apples, bananas), vegetables (leeks, leafy greens), and a dark jar, conveying a sense of simple, unpretentious domesticity.
Technique & Style
Characterized by prominent, thick brushstrokes and an impasto-like application of paint in places, the work exhibits a deliberately unpolished, expressive quality set against a softly rendered background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1908 by Karl Isakson, a pivotal figure in Modernism with affiliations to the Bornholm school of painters, the painting reflects his contribution to the post-impressionist movement.
Context
Isakson's background, split between Sweden and Denmark, influenced his artistic approach, aligning with the broader European post-impressionist trends of the early 20th century.
Legacy
While specific lasting impacts of this piece are not detailed, it contributes to Isakson's reputation as a key Modernist, with its technique (notably thick brushwork) reflecting the era's emphasis on expressive painting methods.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Oscar Isakson (16 January 1878, in Stockholm – 19 February 1922) was a Swedish painter who spent much of his professional life in Denmark where he is considered to be one of the fathers of Modernism.
