The artwork titled “Clams and Lemon” was created by the artist Zinaida Serebriakova in the year 1923. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls within the genre of still life.
In the artwork, a central fish lies on a white plate, accompanied by a partially peeled lemon, evoking a sense of freshness and culinary simplicity. The composition is enriched with scattered, small onions and a clear glass goblet positioned to the right, adding elements of realism and detail. The background is adorned with leafy greens which introduce a splash of color against the fabric draped elegantly behind the plate. The nuanced use of light and shadow in the piece captures a serene and intimate dining atmosphere, characteristic of still life during the Expressionist period.
