Still-life: The Kitchen Table
1733
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1733
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
Still-life: The Kitchen Table is a 1733 oil by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a still life of a kitchen table. On the table, there's a brown pot with a black handle, a white cloth with three eggs on it, and a piece of red meat. In the background, there's a dark wall. The painting is done in a way that makes the objects look very real. The light and shadows are very detailed, which makes the scene feel cozy and inviting. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and whites, which adds to the warm atmosphere. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin.
Jean Siméon Chardin (French: ; November 2, 1699 – December 6, 1779) was an 18th-century French painter.
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