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Aspargos, by Pedro Alexandrino Borges, oil, 1911

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Overview

Aspargos is a 1911 oil by Pedro Alexandrino Borges, depicting Asparagus, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?
Pedro Alexandrino Borges
When & what style?
1911
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This painting depicts a still life arrangement on a table, featuring a large red bowl, a smaller gold bowl with a lid, and a plate of asparagus. The table is covered with a white cloth, and there are various other objects scattered around, including bottles, a glass jar, and some small birds. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone. The arrangement of the objects on the table creates a sense of depth and texture, with the smooth surfaces of the bowls and the plate contrasting with the rougher texture of the asparagus and the cloth. The use of warm colors adds to the cozy and inviting atmosphere of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this still life, you might want to look up Pedro Alexandrino Borges.

About the artist

Portrait of Pedro Alexandrino Borges
Artist

Pedro Alexandrino Borges

Pedro Alexandrino Borges (1856–1942) was an artist, born in São Paulo.

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