Artwork
Still Life
Still Life is a watercolor work on paper by the Art Brut artist Alexandra Exter. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life is a watercolour painting by Alexandra Exter, exemplifying her integration of Cubist principles.
Technique & Style
The painting features bold, flat shapes in bright colours, arranged in uneven, overlapping planes. Dark lines traverse the composition, while the background appears rough and textured. The watercolour medium is used to create thick, painted patches rather than smooth washes, contributing to the overall Cubist aesthetic.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a still life arrangement of a musical instrument and studio objects on a tabletop, fragmented into intersecting planes that retain a sense of volume and depth through spatial integration.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexandra Exter filled light, bold watercolours with everyday objects like stacked plates and teapots, arranging shapes and colours until the scene felt alive.
