Natură statică cu carte și ochelari

Stahi employs a loose brushstroke that allows portions of the canvas to remain visible, creating a sense of immediacy. Areas of thicker application, impasto, capture and reflect light, adding dimensionality to the glass lenses and the book’s cover. The overall handling balances detailed rendering of the objects with a rapid, almost spontaneous painterly approach.

Created in 1882, the painting belongs to the later period of Stahi’s career, during which he produced several still‑lifes that explored light and texture. Specific details of its ownership history are not documented in the available sources, and the work remains primarily noted for its representation of Romanian still‑life tradition.