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Still life in yellow

Still life in yellow

Still Life in Yellow

Still Life in Yellow presents itself as a vibrant and enveloping composition, where color becomes the absolute protagonist. The scene, built on an essential perspective plane, hosts a selection of everyday objects — bottles, jugs, and fruit — standing out against a warm and luminous background.

Yellow, expressed in multiple tonal variations, is not merely a backdrop but a true emotional atmosphere: a suspended light that crosses the space and shapes the volumes. The surfaces of the objects are treated with a lively, almost tactile pictorial matter, restoring their presence and materiality.

The contrast with the deep blue of the central jug creates a strong focal point, guiding the viewer’s gaze and rebalancing the composition.

The overall effect suggests an intimate and silent dimension, where time seems to slow down and each element finds its own harmony within the scene.

Certificate of Authenticity
Original artwork by Elena Fontanesi, created in 2011.
Oil and acrylic on canvas, size 50 x 50 cm.
The work is unique and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

€700,00
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The work belongs to the still life tradition, reinterpreted in a contemporary key through an expressive use of color and a simplification of forms. The spatial construction, almost geometric, interacts with the softness of the brushstrokes, creating a balanced visual tension.

The chromatic choice is particularly effective: the dominance of warm tones is intelligently interrupted by the presence of blue, which introduces depth and dynamism into the composition. The artist shows a refined sensitivity in rendering both matter and light, transforming everyday objects into evocative presences.

Overall, Still Life in Yellow is a work that combines visual immediacy with painterly research, capable of engaging the viewer in a direct yet sophisticated way.
  • Artist: Elena Fontanesi
  • Technique: Mixed media on canvas
  • Dimensions: 50 x50 cm
  • Year: 2011
  • Authenticity: Original work with certificate signed by the artist
The artwork is housed in its original solid wood frame, serving as the border for a passe-partout with an inner gold finish.
Ideal as a focal point in a dining room or a bright living space. Its classic yet clean-lined frame makes it suitable for both rustic-chic interiors and more contemporary settings where a warm contrasting element is desired.
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