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Still life with mushrooms and plants at the back. Russian school

2010

$1,352.52
£1,000
€1,220.93
CA$1,928.69
A$1,977.55
CHF 1,126.73
MX$25,172.47
NOK 12,942.23
SEK 13,503.41
DKK 9,126.74

About the Item

This is a richly textured and highly tactile still life that immediately draws the viewer in through its bold handling of paint and earthy, saturated palette. A grouping of mushrooms, some whole, some sliced, rests casually on a sheet of white paper, their rounded forms rendered with thick, confident strokes. The caps glow in warm reds, ochres, and golden tones, contrasted against the creamy whites and subtle grays of their stems. The paint is applied generously, almost sculpturally, giving the surface a physical presence that invites close inspection. To the left, a brass mortar and pestle sits partially in shadow, catching the light in flashes of yellow and green. Around it, smaller mushrooms and scattered organic forms suggest a recent gathering, as if the ingredients have just been brought in from the forest. The background dissolves into a dense, leafy abstraction, greens, browns, and flickers of yellow, evoking undergrowth rather than a defined interior. It creates the feeling that this still life exists somewhere between indoors and outdoors, blurring the line between studio arrangement and nature itself. What gives the painting its energy is the contrast between control and spontaneity. The composition is clearly arranged, yet the brushwork remains loose and expressive. Edges are often broken or suggested rather than fixed, and the light seems to flicker across the surface rather than settle. The white paper beneath the mushrooms acts as a visual pause, a quiet space that allows the more saturated colors to breathe. There is also a sense of immediacy, as though the artist worked quickly, responding to the subject in a single, focused session. The subject matter itself points toward a tradition deeply rooted in Eastern European painting, where mushrooms are a familiar and culturally resonant motif, tied to seasonal gathering and rural life. The inclusion of the mortar and pestle hints at preparation, perhaps cooking, suggesting that this is not just a study of form, but of everyday ritual. One might imagine the painting as an homage to earlier still life traditions, early twentieth century Russian or Central European works, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. The artist seems less concerned with perfect illusion and more interested in capturing the sensation of the subject, the weight of the mushrooms, the dampness of the forest, the richness of color and texture. Overall, it is a piece that balances rustic simplicity with painterly confidence, offering both decorative appeal and a strong sense of material presence. It feels immediate, grounded, and alive, less a static arrangement than a moment caught in the act of being experienced. Signed ad dated bottom right Цай 10 size canvas 59.5 x 79.5 cm
  • Creator:
    Russian School (Russian)
  • Creation Year:
    2010
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.58 in (67.5 cm)Width: 34.49 in (87.6 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Impressionist
  • Period:
    21st Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 561stDibs: LU2841218011482

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