Still Life Composition

"Still life" by Harsh Sethi is a stunning representation of seemingly mundane items placed meticulously in a carefully arranged setting. The painting features a glass water jug, a silver tea cup, two golden and silver Christmas ball ornaments, and a tiny gramophone with a vibrant red body and golden top. These objects are positioned on an orange velvet cloth cascading downward against a background of abstract streaks in hues of orange-red, purple, green, yellow, and deep purple layered upon a light blue base. The artwork masterfully captures the reflections on the glass and metallic ornaments, presenting an almost photorealistic portrayal. The composition focuses on a dinner table glass jug with intricate reflections, a porcelain cup with yellow-black patterns beside it, and a detailed gramophone model showcasing light reflections off its golden parts. The backdrop includes a tumbled curtain in saffron-orange and deep wine-red hues, expertly rendered to depict the curtain's folds and ruffles. Additional elements like the golden and silver lacquered Christmas crystal balls further enhance the visual depth. The background, a landscape composition, showcases vibrant brushstrokes predominantly in pale blue, dark blue, and hints of green, complemented by striking saffron-orange and red strokes, imbuing the entire painting with three-dimensional richness and depth.

Year: 2017

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Type of Work: Still life composition

Medium: A mix of Oil and Acrylic on Canvas

Artist: Harsh Sethi