The artwork titled “Still life with jug” was created by Paula Modersohn-Becker in 1907. Executed in oil on canvas, this 38 x 47 cm piece falls under the Post-Impressionism art movement. The genre of this masterpiece is still life.
The artwork depicts a traditional still life arrangement with a prominent jug placed at the center. Complementing the jug, various fruits such as apples, pears, and oranges are artistically arranged around it. The immediate foreground showcases a green dish and a smaller white plate, both of which hold vivid, succulent fruits, enhancing the contrast and richness of the composition. The color palette employs deep, rich tones, bringing a sense of warmth and texture, characteristic of Post-Impressionist techniques. The jug itself is rendered in earthen hues, grounding the overall ambiance of the artwork in a rustic yet aesthetically captivating manner.
