Artwork
Still Life (figs)

Still Life (figs) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Martín Boneo. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
About this work
Overview
Still Life (figs) is an oil painting by Martín Boneo, dated to around 1850, now part of the collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement of figs and grapes on a table, with a basket subtly placed in the background, conveying a sense of understated elegance.
Technique & Style
Boneo employed a realistic style, characterized by visible brushstrokes that impart a textured quality to the work. The palette is muted, featuring predominantly greens, browns, and yellows.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850, the painting is currently housed at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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