The artwork titled “Scissors and Lemon, II” was created by Richard Diebenkorn in 1959. It is an oil painting on canvas measuring 33.7 x 25.4 cm. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of still life.
In the artwork, Diebenkorn presents a vibrant scene featuring a pair of scissors and a lemon. The brush strokes are broad and expressive, enhancing the texture and creating a dynamic interplay of colors. The background is predominantly composed of rich, deep hues of red juxtaposed with segments of green, providing a stark contrast that draws the viewer’s attention to the central subjects. The lemon, rendered in a bright yellow, sits atop the composition, creating a focal point that is accentuated by the intersecting lines of the scissors below. The overall effect is a visually striking and contemplative still life that captures the essence of Expressionism through its bold use of color and form.
