STILL LIFE WITH BUTTERFLIES
1978, 50x70cm, Glossy oil on canvas
This still life is set in the town of Santarcangelo di Romagna (Italy) of which the famous Ganganelli Arch can be seen. Two beautiful butterflies participate in the beauty of the painting. Vivid colors entertain the observer, putting them at ease with tranquility and harmony.
The work “Still Life with Butterflies,” created in 1978 with glossy oil on canvas, unites the pictorial tradition of still life with an urban landscape of great charm, giving the viewer a scene that conveys serenity and harmony.
A union between interior and exterior:
The painting is structured as an open window on Santarcangelo di Romagna, with the iconic Ganganelli Arch that stands out in the background, framed by a clear sky and an elegant square with buildings in warm tones. The city merges with the domestic dimension in the foreground, where a rich still life is laid on a stone surface worn by time.
The abundance of nature:
In the foreground, we find an accurate composition of fruit and objects:
- A glass ampoule filled with red wine, a symbol of conviviality and the pleasures of the table;
- An ancient copper teapot, which recalls the warmth of daily life;
- White and black grapes, melons, peaches, pears, and tomatoes, emblems of fertility and the generosity of the earth;
- A plate and a jug, details that add a sense of realism to the scene.
The butterflies and the red drape:
Two splendid butterflies, one perched on the wall and the other suspended in the air, confer lightness and movement to the composition, suggesting a sense of freedom and delicacy. The red drape, which opens like a curtain on the city, adds a theatrical and scenic touch, giving depth to the painting and enveloping the observer in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
An invitation to contemplation:
The work conveys a feeling of tranquility and harmony, creating a link between the past and the present, between the simplicity of daily life and the timeless beauty of Santarcangelo di Romagna. A celebration of nature, culture, and village life, rendered with vibrant colors and refined details.
This still life is set in the town of Santarcangelo di Romagna (Italy) of which the famous Ganganelli Arch can be seen. Two beautiful butterflies participate in the beauty of the painting. Vivid colors entertain the observer, putting them at ease with tranquility and harmony.
The work “Still Life with Butterflies,” created in 1978 with glossy oil on canvas, unites the pictorial tradition of still life with an urban landscape of great charm, giving the viewer a scene that conveys serenity and harmony.
A union between interior and exterior:
The painting is structured as an open window on Santarcangelo di Romagna, with the iconic Ganganelli Arch that stands out in the background, framed by a clear sky and an elegant square with buildings in warm tones. The city merges with the domestic dimension in the foreground, where a rich still life is laid on a stone surface worn by time.
The abundance of nature:
In the foreground, we find an accurate composition of fruit and objects:
- A glass ampoule filled with red wine, a symbol of conviviality and the pleasures of the table;
- An ancient copper teapot, which recalls the warmth of daily life;
- White and black grapes, melons, peaches, pears, and tomatoes, emblems of fertility and the generosity of the earth;
- A plate and a jug, details that add a sense of realism to the scene.
The butterflies and the red drape:
Two splendid butterflies, one perched on the wall and the other suspended in the air, confer lightness and movement to the composition, suggesting a sense of freedom and delicacy. The red drape, which opens like a curtain on the city, adds a theatrical and scenic touch, giving depth to the painting and enveloping the observer in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
An invitation to contemplation:
The work conveys a feeling of tranquility and harmony, creating a link between the past and the present, between the simplicity of daily life and the timeless beauty of Santarcangelo di Romagna. A celebration of nature, culture, and village life, rendered with vibrant colors and refined details.