The artwork, titled “Still Life with Pears and Indian Bowl,” is a masterful creation by Andre Derain, executed circa 1912 using oil on canvas. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionist movement and is classified under the genre of still life. Measuring 50 x 61 cm, the artwork is currently held in a private collection.
The composition of the artwork exhibits a harmonious arrangement of everyday objects. At the center rests a white ceramic bowl, bordered by an assortment of fruits including pears and smaller, rounded items, perhaps berries or nuts, delicately placed on a plate. To the right, a terracotta-colored pitcher stands prominently, complementing the rustic tone of the background. Adjacent to the pitcher lies a loaf of bread, partially cloaked by a white cloth that cascades over the surface, providing a sense of texture and depth. The entire scene is set against a richly hued, warm, brown backdrop, which enhances the vividness of the elements. Derain’s use of bold brush strokes and vibrant shading encapsulates the Post-Impressionist tendency to explore novel approaches to color and form, rendering the mundane profoundly engaging.
