1929
oil
canvas
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Still Life with Fallen Candles is a 1929 oil by Max Beckmann, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.
This painting shows a still life with two fallen candles, their wax melted and twisted. The scene is set on a table with a white tablecloth, and it includes a bowl of fruit, possibly grapes or pears, and a small, green object that could be an apple or a pear. The painting's use of bold colors and distorted forms creates a sense of tension and unease. The fallen candles add to this feeling, suggesting that something has been disrupted or overturned. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and visual interest. To learn more about the artist's use of bold colors and distorted forms, explore the work of Max Beckmann.
Max Carl Friedrich Beckmann (February 12, 1884 – December 27, 1950) was a German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer.
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