A well executed still life by local artist Karen D'Allaird.
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"The art of a still life or Trompe de L'oeil is in making often banal and modest subjects like fruit, game, small objects and guns spring to life. Composition and rendering is so important to the evaluation of a good still life regardless of the style which is applied. If you do not find a still life or Trompe de L'oeil painting you are looking for, please call or email, we may not have cataloged it yet."" |
A well executed still life by local artist Karen D'Allaird.
This vibrant still-life is very characteristic of Meltzer's work. Using the combination of his trademark milk weeds with several challenging surfaces elevates this still-life an as an excellent expression of his talent. It is signed on the lower right-hand side of the painting and has a Woodmere Art Gallery exhibition label on verso.
A modernist intrepretation of the traditional still-life, this painting evokes an early tweentieth century interpretation of the subject by a well respected illustrator.
The vase first executed sans floral elements, is a symbol of the "cup" or "vessel" permeated with the purifying essence of the Violet Ray. The lilac, hydrangea, and rose symbolize purity and perfection.
Beautiful double delight roses are the featured performers in this classical motif.
Perched atop the urn, the cherubs hover over carefully placed pears and grapes that none shall disturb...so the story goes...
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We could not easily name the large vine that sprouted in the flower bed but - mostly out of curiousity - decided not to disturb it. By Summer’s end it had engulfed ten feet of our back steps, put forth dozens of huge orange blossoms, and finally - produced one small, perfect pumpkin.
This...
Very few still life paintings are known by Carl Lawless. This one is the best we have seen. Rich color refloecting off a shiny tabletop with abstract proportions help to engage the the viewer with this composition. It is signed lower left.
Traines, known for his lush still-lifes, provides a tranquil composition of a beautifully rendered still life of a white lisianther in a vase. Monogrammed lower left with a gold gilded frame.
Throughout her life Grace Gemberling held a deep love for both art and music. Her sister was an exceptional musician and she had even painted a portrait of Otakar Sevcik (a famous violonist and teacher). Expressive of these passions, this composition nicely displays both her talent and her love of music. This painting in addition to a compilation of several works will be...
Exhibited at the National Academy of Design Winter Exhibition in 1932 and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 119th Annual Exhibition, this painting received wide support from critics. “Grace Gemberling, whose still life composition in the 119th annual yet remains a pleasant memory, is as colorful and vigorous as ever. She paints truth and fine design. Her coloring is splendidly...
A beautiful still life with vibrant colors depicting apples, jugs, wine and a newspaper by Thomas Henry Hope (1832-1926).
An excellent example of a 19th century still life.
Signed lower right.
Charming and well rendered still life in period tiger maple frame.
An exceptional pair of watercolors beautifully framed by Albert Van Nesse Greene. Each is signed lower left.
Primitive and charming still life of fruit in compote with blue field, polychromed leafing.
