“Still Life with Soup Tureen,” an artwork by Chaim Soutine, created around 1916, is an oil painting on canvas that exemplifies the Expressionism art movement. This still life composition is held in a private collection.
The artwork presents a carefully arranged still life scene on a table. Centered is a white soup tureen that commands immediate attention due to its placement and the light hues used. To its right rests a plate with a leek standing vertically, drawing the eye upward. Adjacent to it is a dark bottle and a half-filled wine glass, contributing to the composition’s balance and contrast. On the left side of the tureen, various silverware items are laid out, including a spoon, a fork, and a knife, their metallic texture contrasting with the more subdued tones of the table. The table, painted in earthy tones, provides a warm base for the items displayed. Soutine’s characteristic brushstrokes and the use of color add dynamism and depth to what is traditionally a tranquil genre, imbuing everyday objects with a vigorous sense of life.
