Dastarkhan. Still life

Description

Author: Lizogub, Maria. 1909-1998
A still life featuring a group of objects unified by an Oriental domestic motif, arranged on a light-colored tablecloth. Dominating the right side is a metal kumgan with a curved spout, flanked to the left by a dish of pomegranates and grapes, a flatbread on a plate, a bowl, and a row of teapots. The composition is balanced, with the objects grouped horizontally and unified by a single light source against a dark drapery background. The style of painting is dense, characterized by impasto brushwork and attention to the texture of the objects. The color scheme builds on a warm golden-ochre palette, animated by deep ruby and purple accents of the pomegranates and grapes, set against the white of the tablecloth. The image is imbued with a sense of comfort and abundance. At the lower left - signature and date.