Still Life on a Table

In stark contrast to Dutch pronk still-lifes, known for their ostentatious display of exotic objects, we see here a much humbler setting and collection. A rough wooden table (albeit polished enough to reflect fruit resting upon it) is nestled against dark brown walls. A colorful vase and striking succulant plant displace us from the struggles of life during the 1930s; a battered fedora hat at lower right returns us to them.

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Muir, John

Ritz, Abigail (photography)
Cooper, Ken (biography)

New Deal Gallery, Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
Object #FA18212

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Oil painting

24 x 20 in.

Condition: torn, canvas thin, cracking, pitted