Bread and fruits

This vibrant still life by captivates with its bold palette and meticulous composition. The artwork features a striking array of fruits and objects, including bananas with vivid yellow skins, bunches of lush green grapes, and succulent peaches, each meticulously detailed. A bread loaf and apples add rustic charm. The decorative black platter adorned with richly colored floral patterns provides an eye-catching backdrop and contrasts strikingly with the wooden table surface. An ornate ceramic jar adds a touch of elegance, while a white cloth, casually placed, introduces an element of texture to the scene. Stenshinskaya’s use of color and light creates a harmonious balance between realism and impressionistic flair, inviting viewers to explore the intricate details and vibrant contrasts. The piece exudes a sense of abundance and vitality, celebrating the natural beauty of everyday objects with masterful artistry.

On the rectangular table top there are items: White bread - Ukrainian meadow, two ears of corn, apples and peaches, black and white grapes, in the center behind them - a black Zhostovo tray, a sugar bowl to the right of the tray - in the background, a piece of white drapery at the bottom right. The background is greenish gray. The artists signature is located at the bottom left in Cyrillic.

Provenance: 2007-2023 Private collection.

Auctions: Russian Art Gallery Auction number 10 Russian painting Century XX March 15, 2008 16:00 Hotel Soviet. Moscow.

Catalogs: Каталог Аукциона номер 10 Русская галерея искусств Русская живопись Век XX 15 марта 2008 16:00 Отель Советский. Москва. с. 48 page 36