“Still Life,” created by Giorgio Morandi in 1961, is an exemplary piece of the Magic Realism art movement. The artwork belongs to the still life genre, reflecting the artist’s distinctive style and meticulous attention to everyday objects.
The artwork presents a minimalist arrangement of simple, commonplace items: a dark pitcher placed centrally, flanked by three cylindrical objects of varying height and color. The objects are rendered with a muted palette dominated by earthy tones and subdued shades, lending a tranquil and contemplative quality to the composition. The background features a textured, bluish surface that contrasts with the smooth forms of the objects in the foreground, yet complements the overall harmonious color scheme. Morandi’s technique emphasizes form and volume through soft, modulated brushstrokes, creating an atmosphere of quiet intimacy and timelessness.