Still Life
The Met
Artist: Ben Benn(American (born Ukraine), Kamianets-Podilskyi 1884–1983 Bethel, Connecticut)
Date: 1941
Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 1/4 x 30 in. (61.6 x 76.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of New York City W. P. A., 1943
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A still life painting featuring a green pitcher, a glass, and a basket of fruit on a patterned cloth
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a still life arrangement on a dark brown table, rendered with bold, angular brushstrokes and vibrant colors. On the left, a tall pitcher, primarily green with yellow highlights, stands upright. In front of the pitcher, a clear glass shows reflections of blue and red. Behind these items, a background features a red and white striped fabric on the left, partially covered by a blue and white patterned cloth on the right. To the right of the pitcher, a dark brown woven basket is filled with various fruits, including red apples, yellow citrus, and slices of green and orange melon. A light-colored stick or utensil extends upwards from the basket. In the foreground, draped across the table in front of the basket, is a green cloth adorned with geometric patterns in red, blue, and white. Several small, yellow, oval-shaped objects are scattered on this green cloth. The overall composition uses strong color contrasts and simplified forms. A signature "Banyai" and "41" is visible in the bottom right corner.
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