The artwork titled “Jug” was created by the artist Salvador Dali between 1922 and 1923. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized as a still life. The dimensions of the artwork are 53 by 41.5 centimeters.
The artwork itself is a depiction of a traditional ceramic jug, rendered with close attention to detail and realistic shadowing to convey volume and form. It stands dominating the composition, capturing the viewer’s focus with its stout presence. The jug exhibits a robust shape with a visible curvature and prominent handles at the top, suggesting functionality. Two pieces of fruit lie beside the jug, contributing to the classic still life genre. The colors and textures on the fruits suggest ripeness and tactile variation. The handling of light in the composition is precise, with a notable contrast that accentuates the solidity of the depicted objects. The background is muted, providing a nondescript setting that directs all attention to the jug and fruit. Dali’s work here is emblematic of the skills and techniques typical in Realist art, aiming to represent subjects truthfully without artificiality and avoiding speculative fiction or abstraction.
