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Still Life with Game, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
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Still Life with Game, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
3577025 Still Life with Game, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Melendez, Luis Egidio (1716-80); 37.0x49.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; (add.info.:); Purchased with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest); Spanish, out of copyright
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© Purchased with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest) / Bridgeman Images
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This still life painting, titled "Still Life with Game" was created by the talented Spanish artist Luis Egidio Melendez in approximately 1770. The artwork, measuring 37.0x49.2 cm, is currently housed at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, USA. Melendez skillfully captures a moment frozen in time through his meticulous brushstrokes on canvas. The composition showcases an assortment of elements that evoke a sense of both life and death. A variety of game birds are prominently displayed alongside vibrant tomatoes and lemons, creating a striking contrast against the backdrop of a copper pot. The attention to detail is remarkable; each object seems almost tangible as if one could reach out and touch them. The textures are beautifully rendered - from the smoothness of the copper pot to the delicate feathers of the bird perched upon it. Through this still life arrangement, Melendez invites us to contemplate themes such as transience and mortality while celebrating nature's bounty. It serves as a reminder that even in death there is beauty to be found. "Still Life with Game" stands as a testament to Melendez's mastery in capturing everyday objects with extraordinary precision and artistry. This exquisite painting continues to captivate viewers centuries after its creation, inviting us into a world where time stands still and ordinary objects become subjects worthy of admiration and contemplation.
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