Spanish Jar with Lemons

This original still life painting by contemporary artist Anne Songhurst observes the captivating charm of a simple arrangement conveyed under the beguiling facade of an Old Dutch Masters painting. Employing the traditional technique of building a realistic image through composing multiple thin layers of paintwork, the artist produces a work of art of virtuous precision. The elegance of a gathering of zesty fruits and a lavish Spanish pot is implied in accurate tones, supplying a memetic visual image. A source of light emanates from the centre, illuminating the array that are placed on a lavish white-toned tablecloth. Light brushstrokes define surface textures and the vase is skilfully modulated by its interaction with the light and shadow which falls onto it. This intimately portrays the presence of modest objects on a bare table which extols a celebration of the beauty of the everyday. Finely painted in oils on linen, this piece is hand signed in the corner and presented in a complementary black frame, ready to be hung.