Stove (1988) by Alex Colville

Stove - Alex Colville - 1988

Artwork Information

TitleStove
ArtistAlex Colville
Date1988
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About Stove

“Stove,” a genre painting by Alex Colville from 1988, is an exemplary work within the Contemporary Realism art movement. The artwork features a domestic scene rendered in meticulous detail, characteristic of Colville’s realistic style.

In “Stove,” the viewer is presented with a quiet, intimate moment shared between a woman and a dog in a kitchen. The woman, dressed in a white dress and low-heeled shoes, is bent over, seemingly attending to an open oven door, her attention focused within. The dog, positioned beside her, looks into the oven with interest, mirroring her curiosity or concern. The kitchen interior is depicted with a brick-patterned floor and a dark blue AGA stove, adding to the scene’s tactile realism. The lighting and texture are carefully crafted, emphasizing the everyday nature of the interaction and inviting viewers to ponder the narrative behind this candid moment.

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