The artwork titled “Still Life with Green Pot and Pewter Jug” was created by Paul Cezanne around 1870. The medium used for this piece is oil on canvas. Although the work is described as belonging to the Romanticism movement, Cezanne is more commonly associated with Post-Impressionism, and this work is reflective of his contributions to the shaping of still life genre. It currently resides in the Musée d’Orsay, located in Paris, France.
In the artwork, the composition focuses on a selection of objects arranged on a wooden table. A crumpled white cloth occupies a significant portion of the foreground, with its folds and shadows carefully rendered to create depth and texture. Beside the cloth, there is a vividly painted orange, which adds a dash of color to the otherwise subdued palette. To the left of the cloth, a green pot is visible, its glaze providing a reflection of light and a sense of solidity. In contrast to the pot, a pewter jug sits to the right, its metallic surface depicted with muted tones and subtle highlights that capture its curvature and smooth form. Other elements, including what appear to be eggs and a dark bottle, are placed amongst the folds of the cloth, contributing to the overall sense of balance and careful arrangement characteristic of Cezanne’s still life compositions. The backdrop is simple and dark, allowing the viewer’s attention to remain fixed on the objects and their interplay of textures, colors, and lighting.
