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Still Life with Pomegranates, Grapes, Birds and a Squirrel
Still Life with Pomegranates, Grapes, Birds and a Squirrel is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Tommaso Realfonso. It is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Overview
Still Life with Pomegranates, Grapes, Birds and a Squirrel is an 18th-century oil painting by Tommaso Realfonso, also known as 'Masillo.' Created around 1750, it is a representative work of the Rococo movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring fruit, birds, and a squirrel on a table. The composition is characterized by a sense of movement, with birds in flight around the table, while the squirrel perches on a pomegranate, creating a dynamic scene.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Realfonso's skillful use of chiaroscuro, achieved through oil paint, to create depth and contrast. The palette is dominated by muted, earthy tones, contributing to an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
History & Provenance
Realfonso trained under Andrea Belvedere in Naples before working in a studio setting. The painting is now held in the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Artist
Tommaso Realfonso (c. 1677 in Naples – after 1743) was an Italian painter of the 18th century, specializing studies of still-life paintings of flower and fruit pieces. He also painted vedute or landscapes. He was also…
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