In this kitchen table still life, clearly composed with great painting pleasure, Mankes’ contemporary Jan Boon emphasises the differences between materials and objects: between a viridian earthenware jug, a tin spoon and fruit on a grainy, plain wooden table. The intense black background and heavy s
...hadows betray the fact that the still life is painted under artificial light. See how Boon used delicate brushstrokes to almost mould the lemons – or have they been stippled with a bunched up cloth? Short brushstrokes added shape to the pears.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, GorsselIn this kitchen table still life, clearly composed with great painting pleasure, Mankes’ contemporary Jan Boon emphasises the differences between materials and objects: between a viridian earthenware jug, a tin spoon and fruit on a grainy, plain wooden table. The intense black background and heavy shadows betray the fact that the still life is painted under artificial light. See how Boon used delicate brushstrokes to almost mould the lemons – or have they been stippled with a bunched up cloth? Short brushstrokes added shape to the pears.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, Gorssel
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Artist
Jan Boon
Title
Still Life
Year
1934
Technique
Oil on canvas
Size
34 x 44 cm (h x w)
Type of object
Painting
Copyright
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