Artwork
A Round Table
A Round Table is an oil painting by the Art Brut artist Alexander V. Kuprin. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Yaroslavl Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Round Table is a 1914 oil painting by Alexander V. Kuprin, a Russian artist and member of the Knave of Diamonds group. The work is a still life, currently held in the Yaroslavl Art Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a round table with a white cloth, bearing a white bowl with a red and yellow object, a brown bowl with yellow objects, and three purple objects. The simple composition conveys a sense of calmness and elegance.
Technique & Style
Kuprin used a limited color palette to create a serene atmosphere. The work is associated with the art brut movement, although its style is more subdued than typically seen in this movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, A Round Table is part of the Yaroslavl Art Museum's collection. Kuprin was a founding member of the Knave of Diamonds group, known for his landscapes, still lifes, and Cubist nudes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksandr Vasil'evich Kuprin (Russian: Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Купри́н, (10 March 1880, Borisoglebsk, 18 March 1960, Moscow)) was a Russian painter, a founding member of the Knave of Diamonds group.
