The artwork, titled “Still Life with Fruit – 1968,” was created by artist Jay Norman circa 1968 in Cape Town, South Africa. This oil painting belongs to the Impressionism movement and represents the genre of still life.
The artwork depicts a variety of fruits, predominantly oranges or similar round fruits, scattered about a surface with a central red pitcher. The loose, expressive brushwork characteristic of Impressionism is evident, capturing the interplay of light and shadow. The composition focuses on the vibrant hues and texture, blending warm tones of reds, oranges, and browns, which evoke a sense of warmth and tranquility. The painterly technique and color palette evoke the sensory experiences of the subject matter, emphasizing the form and color over precise details to capture a momentary glimpse of the scene.
