Still Life
1907
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1907
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a bright yellow table with a stack of plates and a single red flower in a vase. Behind it, a tall palm tree leans sideways, its leaves made of thick, wavy blue and green lines. The colors are bold—lots of yellow, blue, and red—with some brown and purple mixed in. The brushstrokes are loose and uneven, almost like they were drawn quickly. The plates and vase look simple but stand out against the messy background. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.