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Johan Ponsioen
The Bread, 1942
In contrast to the well-stocked tables of the wealthy captured in 17th-century Dutch pronkstillevens (‘ostentatious still lifes’), in 1942, Johan Ponsioen painted a humble, popular still life with bread, a cob of corn and pitcher of gin. The harsh realism and thoughtful colours give the scene with l
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ight-dark contrasts a Spanish flavour. The earthenware bowl and jug are badly damaged, the purply-blue enamelled flask is faring slightly better. The red chequered tea towel and the white tablecloth appear to be washed and ironed. This is a visualisation of genteel poverty.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, Gorssel
Artist
Johan Ponsioen
Title
The Bread
Year
1942
Technique
Oil on canvas
Size
80 x 60.5 cm (h x w)
Type of object
Painting
Copyright
© Erven Johan Ponsioen
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