Artwork
Still life – apples and a pitcher
Still life – apples and a pitcher is an oil painting by Władysław Ślewiński. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Still life – apples and a pitcher is a 1904 oil painting by Władysław Ślewiński, exemplifying the still life genre with a serene arrangement of fruit and ceramics.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a simple, contemplative scene of apples and a decorated pitcher on a dark brown table against a light wall, emphasizing everyday beauty and symbolic potential through its deliberate composition.
Technique & Style
Ślewiński, influenced by his mentor Paul Gauguin, employs a style reflective of the Young Poland movement, characterized by decorative and symbolic elements; the use of glazing may contribute to the work's depth and color nuance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1904, the painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, highlighting Ślewiński's role in the Young Poland artistic movement.
Context
As a member of the Young Poland movement, Ślewiński's work, including this still life, situates itself within early 20th-century European art trends that valued symbolism and decorative qualities.
Artist & collection
Artist
Władysław Ślewiński (1 June 1856 – 24 March 1918) was a Polish painter. He was one of Gauguin's students and a leading artist of the Young Poland movement.
