Artwork
Bananas and Metal
Bananas and Metal is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Pedro Alexandrino Borges. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
About this work
Overview
Bananas and Metal is an oil painting created by Pedro Alexandrino Borges in 1900, currently part of the collection at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life of bananas, some peeled and others unpeeled, arranged loosely on a surface, accompanied by a shiny metal jug or pitcher in the background. The composition conveys a sense of domestic intimacy.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to detail and texture. Borges utilized a varied color palette to capture the interplay of light on both the metallic object and the bananas.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900, the painting is now housed at the Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, indicating its acquisition and preservation by this institution.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pedro Alexandrino Borges (1856–1942) was an artist, born in São Paulo.
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