Artwork

Still Life

Still Life, by Mór Adler, oil, 1850
Still Life, by Mór Adler, oil, 1850

Still Life is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Mór Adler. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Still Life is a painting created by Mór Adler around 1850 using oil paint. It is currently held at the Hungarian National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a table with various objects, including fruits like grapes and pears, and decorative items such as a chalice and plates, arranged to create a sense of depth.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to convey volume and texture, and utilized a range of colors from deep reds and purples to golden hues.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Mór Adler

Artist

Mór Adler

Mór Adler (1826–1902) was an artist, born in Óbuda.