Bananas and Metal
1900
oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
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Pedro Alexandrino Borges
Pedro Alexandrino Borges (1856–1942) was an artist, born in São Paulo.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Bananas and Metal is a 1900 oil by Pedro Alexandrino Borges, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
This painting shows a still life of bananas and a metal object, possibly a jug or pitcher. The bananas are arranged in a loose bunch on a table or surface, with some of them peeled and others still in their skins. The metal object is placed behind the bananas, and it appears to be made of a shiny material such as brass or copper. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the play of light on the metal and the bananas. The overall effect is one of warmth and coziness, as if the viewer is looking at a quiet moment in a domestic setting. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of Pedro Alexandrino Borges, the artist who created it.
Pedro Alexandrino Borges (1856–1942) was an artist, born in São Paulo.
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