The artwork, titled “Specimen from Another Time,” was created by Mary Pratt in 2001. This exquisite piece belongs to the Photorealism art movement and epitomizes the still life genre.
The artwork showcases a highly realistic depiction of a jar enclosed within a transparent plastic bag. The jar’s intricate details and the meticulous rendering of the light interacting with the plastic bag highlight the artist’s mastery in capturing the mundane with striking accuracy and vibrancy. The background features a wooden surface with a warm color palette that complements the central object, adding depth and dimension. The interplay of light and shadow further enhances the lifelike quality of the scene, immersing the viewer in a moment of everyday reality halted in time.
